Prepare against Arkadiy Ugodnikov
Canada · World #124,232 classical · FIDE ID 2615940
When preparing against Arkadiy Ugodnikov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Arkadiy Ugodnikov, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arkadiy Ugodnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arkadiy Ugodnikov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,662 | 1,791 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,728 | 1,810 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 20 | 28 | 34.2% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arkadiy Ugodnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arkadiy Ugodnikov's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Ugodnikov usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ugodnikov usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ugodnikov usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 84.2% | 28.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Arkadiy Ugodnikov's chess games
All 73 games by Arkadiy Ugodnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 25 wins, 20 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D80 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Shebetah Wajdy | 2,082 | Scarborough CC Winter End | A48 |
| Jul 2011 | Alan Ang | 2,029 | 48th Canadian Open | C06 |
| Jul 2011 | Michael Opaska | 2,001 | 48th Canadian Open | B51 |
| Oct 2009 | Aaron Wu | 1,963 | Toronto Howard Ridout Open | B30 |
| May 2010 | Michael Conte | 1,907 | Scarborough CC LH Summer Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Scarborough CC Reserves | 2012 | 14 | 7 | 1,647 |
| 48th Canadian Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-Scarborough CC Reserves Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| Toronto Scarborough CC Frost Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,590 |
| Toronto Scarborough CC Falling Leaves | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,915 |
| Scarborough CC Spring Into Summer U2000 | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| Scarborough CC LH Summer Open | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,921 |
| Toronto Howard Ridout Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arkadiy Ugodnikov's chess games?
73 games by Arkadiy Ugodnikov, from Dec 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Arkadiy Ugodnikov has played.
What does Arkadiy Ugodnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Arkadiy Ugodnikov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arkadiy Ugodnikov answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arkadiy Ugodnikov play as White?
As White, Arkadiy Ugodnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arkadiy Ugodnikov play as Black?
As Black, Arkadiy Ugodnikov most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Arkadiy Ugodnikov's FIDE rating?
Arkadiy Ugodnikov is currently rated 1,662 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,728 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,791 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Arkadiy Ugodnikov played?
Our database contains 73 games by Arkadiy Ugodnikov, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 20 draws, 28 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arkadiy Ugodnikov?
73 games by Arkadiy Ugodnikov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.