Prepare against Artem Den Tsepilov
CM · FIDE · World #26,820 classical · FIDE ID 55771998
When preparing against Artem Den Tsepilov, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 111 games by Artem Den Tsepilov, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artem Den Tsepilov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Den Tsepilov 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 | 2,006 | 2,042 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,080 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,135 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 38 | 9 | 64 | 34.2% |
| As White | 58 | 17 | 7 | 34 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 53 | 21 | 2 | 30 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Den Tsepilov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Den Tsepilov's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 96.6% | 34.8% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 34.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Tsepilov usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Tsepilov usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tsepilov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …h5 (100% of these games) — Tsepilov usually continues g5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 96.0% | 33.3% |
| a5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Artem Den Tsepilov's chess games
All 111 games by Artem Den Tsepilov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 38 wins, 9 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 25 | 6/3/16 | 24.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Ware Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Viktor Bologan | 2,600 | Titled Tue | A50 |
| Apr 2026 | Nataliya Buksa | 2,392 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A41 |
| Apr 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | Walter Bonatti | 2,295 | Titled Tue | A84 |
| Apr 2026 | Samdan Samdanov | 2,294 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 50 | 19.5 | 2,142 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 43 | 16 | 2,074 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,955 |
| Aeroflot Open 2026 (Youth) | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
| TCh-RUS HL 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,051 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B12 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,710 |
| Kstovo Russian Cup | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Den Tsepilov's chess games?
111 games by Artem Den Tsepilov, from Dec 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 Artem Den Tsepilov has played.
What does Artem Den Tsepilov play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Artem Den Tsepilov opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.g4 (2% of games), 1.h4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Den Tsepilov answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...a5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Artem Den Tsepilov play as White?
As White, Artem Den Tsepilov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Den Tsepilov play as Black?
As Black, Artem Den Tsepilov most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Artem Den Tsepilov's FIDE rating?
Artem Den Tsepilov is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Artem Den Tsepilov played?
Our database contains 111 games by Artem Den Tsepilov, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 9 draws, 64 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Den Tsepilov?
111 games by Artem Den Tsepilov 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.