Prepare against Artem Gogolev
IM · Russia · World #8,248 classical · FIDE ID 4116615
When preparing against Artem Gogolev, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 863 games by Artem Gogolev, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Artem Gogolev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Gogolev 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 | 2,201 | 2,427 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,375 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,379 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 863 | 345 | 140 | 378 | 40.0% |
| As White | 427 | 179 | 70 | 178 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 436 | 166 | 70 | 200 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Gogolev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Gogolev's side.
First moves as White (426 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 256 | 60.1% | 49.8% |
| Nf3 | 110 | 25.8% | 51.4% |
| c4 | 38 | 8.9% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 21 | 4.9% | 54.8% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 49.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gogolev usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gogolev usually continues c4 (49.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Gogolev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 51.4% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gogolev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Gogolev usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Gogolev usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 101 | 47.6% | 48.5% |
| c5 | 78 | 36.8% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 23 | 10.8% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 82.1% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 21 | 15.0% | 45.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Artem Gogolev's chess games
All 863 games by Artem Gogolev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Sep 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: 345 wins, 140 draws, 378 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 78 | 38/12/28 | 48.7% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 32 | 14/3/15 | 43.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 29 | 8/4/17 | 27.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 45 | 22/6/17 | 48.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 38 | 20/5/13 | 52.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 10/2/10 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,622 | ch-RUS blitz | C54 |
| Oct 2018 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,604 | chT-RUS rapid | A33 |
| Jul 2026 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,580 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | A06 |
| Oct 2018 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 2,574 | ch-RUS blitz | A12 |
| Jan 2015 | Ivan Rozum | 2,554 | Orsha Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 522 | 253 | 2,272 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 31 | 12.5 | 2,435 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2018 | 28 | 15 | 2,444 |
| chT-RUS U20 | 2013 | 18 | 9 | 2,145 |
| St Petersburg North-West Cup A | 2018 | 18 | 9 | 2,460 |
| chT-RUS rapid | 2018 | 17 | 6 | 2,294 |
| Orsha IM | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,335 |
| ch-RUS rapid | 2019 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Gogolev's chess games?
863 games by Artem Gogolev, from Jan 2008 to Sep 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 Gogolev has played.
What does Artem Gogolev play on the first move as White?
Across 426 games with White in our database, Artem Gogolev opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Gogolev answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Artem Gogolev play as White?
As White, Artem Gogolev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (78 games, 48.7% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 427 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Gogolev play as Black?
As Black, Artem Gogolev most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 436 games.
What is Artem Gogolev's FIDE rating?
Artem Gogolev is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Artem Gogolev played?
Our database contains 863 games by Artem Gogolev, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 345 wins, 140 draws, 378 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Gogolev?
863 games by Artem Gogolev 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.