Prepare against Artem Padalka
CM · Poland · World #20,917 classical · FIDE ID 14118637
When preparing against Artem Padalka, expect 1.Nf3 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 382 games by Artem Padalka, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Artem Padalka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Padalka 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 | 2,050 | 2,214 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,160 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,008 | 2,250 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 166 | 29 | 187 | 43.5% |
| As White | 191 | 94 | 12 | 85 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 191 | 72 | 17 | 102 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Padalka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Padalka's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 74 | 38.7% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 58 | 30.4% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 50 | 26.2% | 47.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.1% | 41.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Padalka usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Padalka usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Padalka usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Padalka usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Padalka usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Padalka usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 74.2% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.2% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 75.0% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 21.4% | 25.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Artem Padalka's chess games
All 382 games by Artem Padalka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 166 wins, 29 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 27 | 15/1/11 | 55.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Jacek Gdanski | 2,484 | Polish Independence | A46 |
| Oct 2020 | Alexander A. Evdokimov | 2,465 | 6th Eljanov Memorial | B07 |
| Sep 2023 | Lukasz Licznerski | 2,414 | Warsaw Szansa Rapid Open | B12 |
| May 2024 | Ilyass Msellek | 2,407 | Titled Tue Late | A38 |
| Jul 2023 | Oliwia Kiolbasa | 2,394 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 117 | 55 | 2,174 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,133 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 15 | 8 | 2,148 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,184 |
| Jana Maciei Mem | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,063 |
| ch-UKR U18 sf | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,242 |
| ch-UKR sf U16 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Padalka's chess games?
382 games by Artem Padalka, from Apr 2006 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 Padalka has played.
What does Artem Padalka play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Artem Padalka opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Padalka answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...f6 (2% of games).
What openings does Artem Padalka play as White?
As White, Artem Padalka's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Padalka play as Black?
As Black, Artem Padalka most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Artem Padalka's FIDE rating?
Artem Padalka is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,008 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Artem Padalka played?
Our database contains 382 games by Artem Padalka, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 29 draws, 187 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Padalka?
382 games by Artem Padalka 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.