Prepare against Artiom Pechnikov
CM · Russia · World #23,421 classical · FIDE ID 24104124
When preparing against Artiom Pechnikov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 82 games by Artiom Pechnikov, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artiom Pechnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artiom Pechnikov 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 | 2,030 | 2,267 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,222 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,222 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 32 | 16 | 34 | 39.0% |
| As White | 42 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 4 | 24 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artiom Pechnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artiom Pechnikov's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 61.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pechnikov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Pechnikov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Pechnikov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 30.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
Artiom Pechnikov's chess games
All 82 games by Artiom Pechnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 32 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Timur Fakhrutdinov | 2,501 | 18th Moscow Open A | B68 |
| May 2008 | Vladimir Prosviriakov | 2,328 | Moscow | C78 |
| Aug 2008 | Vladimir Abrosimov | 2,317 | Tula Region-ch Open | A57 |
| Aug 2008 | Artur Dobrenko | 2,278 | Tula Region-ch Open | B07 |
| Apr 2004 | Vitaliy Kiselev | 2,277 | ch-RUS U16 | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 2 | 1,868 |
| Moscow | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| ch-RUS U16 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,172 |
| ch-RUS Central Region U18 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| Moscow Open B | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,205 |
| Tula Region-ch Open | 2008 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,453 |
| Vladimir Open | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 2,139 |
| 4th Moscow Open B | 2008 | 8 | 6 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artiom Pechnikov's chess games?
82 games by Artiom Pechnikov, from Jul 2004 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 Pechnikov has played.
What does Artiom Pechnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Artiom Pechnikov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artiom Pechnikov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Artiom Pechnikov play as White?
As White, Artiom Pechnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artiom Pechnikov play as Black?
As Black, Artiom Pechnikov most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Artiom Pechnikov's FIDE rating?
Artiom Pechnikov is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Artiom Pechnikov played?
Our database contains 82 games by Artiom Pechnikov, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artiom Pechnikov?
82 games by Artiom Pechnikov 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.