Prepare against Arkady Gitelson
FM · Russia · World #9,690 classical · FIDE ID 34101257
Our database contains 518 games by Arkady Gitelson, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arkady Gitelson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arkady Gitelson 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 | 2,175 | 2,319 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,286 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,298 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 518 | 208 | 92 | 218 | 40.2% |
| As White | 261 | 111 | 51 | 99 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 257 | 97 | 41 | 119 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arkady Gitelson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arkady Gitelson's side.
First moves as White (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 33.0% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 48 | 18.4% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 3.4% | 22.2% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.9% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gitelson usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Gitelson usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gitelson usually continues d4 (29.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 59.9% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Gitelson usually continues g3 (46.4% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gitelson usually continues g3 (67.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Gitelson usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 42.9% | 37.3% |
| e6 | 31 | 26.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 21.0% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 73.1% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 10.8% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.5% | 78.6% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Arkady Gitelson's chess games
All 518 games by Arkady Gitelson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 208 wins, 92 draws, 218 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 40 | 21/5/14 | 52.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 16 | 11/4/1 | 68.8% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,683 | Titled Tue | D78 |
| Apr 2021 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,619 | Cheboksary Sergievskiy Memorial Rapid | E73 |
| Nov 2020 | Igor Lysyj | 2,605 | Titled Tue | A57 |
| Jun 2020 | Axel Bachmann | 2,599 | Titled Tue | B32 |
| Oct 2021 | Dmitry Kokarev | 2,579 | Sochi Lobanov Memorial Blitz | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 79 | 38 | 2,370 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,365 |
| ch-Saratov | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 1,996 |
| ch-Saratov Region | 2016 | 18 | 4.5 | 1,683 |
| Saratov Shestoperov Memorial | 2013 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-Saratov Regional | 2015 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,016 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Open | 2023 | 13 | 9 | 2,348 |
| Gelendzhik Rapid Open | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arkady Gitelson's chess games?
518 games by Arkady Gitelson, from Sep 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 Arkady Gitelson has played.
What does Arkady Gitelson play on the first move as White?
Across 261 games with White in our database, Arkady Gitelson opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arkady Gitelson answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Arkady Gitelson play as White?
As White, Arkady Gitelson's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (40 games, 52.5% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (16 games, 68.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arkady Gitelson play as Black?
As Black, Arkady Gitelson most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Arkady Gitelson's FIDE rating?
Arkady Gitelson is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Arkady Gitelson played?
Our database contains 518 games by Arkady Gitelson, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 208 wins, 92 draws, 218 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arkady Gitelson?
518 games by Arkady Gitelson 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.