Prepare against Artiom Gidicov
Moldova · World #13,123 classical · FIDE ID 13903306
When preparing against Artiom Gidicov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Artiom Gidicov, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artiom Gidicov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artiom Gidicov 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 | 2,127 | 2,174 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,105 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,094 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artiom Gidicov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artiom Gidicov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Gidicov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gidicov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Gidicov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Artiom Gidicov's chess games
All 33 games by Artiom Gidicov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E89 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Teodosi Kostadinov | 2,214 | 6th Varna Open | E67 |
| Oct 2005 | Alexandr Vasiliev | 1,914 | Kishinev ULIM Cup | B40 |
| Nov 2012 | Sergiu Martinenco | 1,889 | Kishinev Ghimpu Memorial Open | B01 |
| Nov 2012 | Denis Dergausov | 1,855 | Kishinev Ghimpu Memorial Open | C05 |
| Jul 2012 | Ilia Sotirov | 1,802 | 6th Varna Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kishinev Ghimpu Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| 7th Varna Open | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 2,112 |
| Kishinev ULIM Cup | 2005 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,764 |
| 6th Varna Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artiom Gidicov's chess games?
33 games by Artiom Gidicov, from Oct 2005 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 Artiom Gidicov has played.
What does Artiom Gidicov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Artiom Gidicov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artiom Gidicov answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Artiom Gidicov play as White?
As White, Artiom Gidicov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artiom Gidicov play as Black?
As Black, Artiom Gidicov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Artiom Gidicov's FIDE rating?
Artiom Gidicov is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Artiom Gidicov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Artiom Gidicov, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artiom Gidicov?
33 games by Artiom Gidicov 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.