Prepare against Arsenii Filimonov
CHE · World #51,788 classical · FIDE ID 34171584
When preparing against Arsenii Filimonov, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Arsenii Filimonov, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arsenii Filimonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arsenii Filimonov 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 | 1,886 | 1,958 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,948 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,757 | 1,757 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 5 | 18 | 43.9% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arsenii Filimonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arsenii Filimonov's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Filimonov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Filimonov usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Filimonov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Filimonov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Filimonov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Arsenii Filimonov's chess games
All 41 games by Arsenii Filimonov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Gabriel Fernandes Barbosa Dos Santos | 2,193 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | B70 |
| Jul 2026 | Mirko Mikavica | 2,065 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Serge Wilhelm | 1,926 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Timon Trubini | 1,920 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | B42 |
| Jul 2025 | Zhanting K. Ye | 1,857 | 58th Biel ATO | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,780 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,778 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,014 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Individual Rapid Men | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,827 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Team Classical Men | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arsenii Filimonov's chess games?
41 games by Arsenii Filimonov, from Jan 2022 to Aug 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 Arsenii Filimonov has played.
What does Arsenii Filimonov play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Arsenii Filimonov opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arsenii Filimonov answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arsenii Filimonov play as White?
As White, Arsenii Filimonov's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arsenii Filimonov play as Black?
As Black, Arsenii Filimonov most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Arsenii Filimonov's FIDE rating?
Arsenii Filimonov is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,757 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Arsenii Filimonov played?
Our database contains 41 games by Arsenii Filimonov, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arsenii Filimonov?
41 games by Arsenii Filimonov 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.