Prepare against Artyom Safonov
FIDE · World #32,053 classical · FIDE ID 24148253
Our database contains 55 games by Artyom Safonov, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artyom Safonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artyom Safonov 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 | 1,974 | 1,988 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,986 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,986 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 27 | 9 | 19 | 49.1% |
| As White | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 59.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artyom Safonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artyom Safonov's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 70.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 70.4% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Safonov usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Safonov usually continues Nf3 (92.9% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Safonov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Artyom Safonov's chess games
All 55 games by Artyom Safonov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 27 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Natalia Kareva | 2,061 | Voronezh Interma Cup | C45 |
| Jun 2008 | Sergey Volk | 2,053 | Voronezh Open B | B84 |
| Jun 2008 | Nikolay Skripchenko | 2,027 | Voronezh Open B | B00 |
| Jun 2008 | Yulia Abramova | 2,003 | Voronezh Open B | C47 |
| Jun 2010 | Maxim Chernyshov | 1,958 | 14th Voronezh Open B | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voronezh Interma Cup | 2010 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,144 |
| Voronezh Open B | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| 14th Voronezh Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-RUS Central Region U14 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,107 |
| 3rd Eskisehir EU fest-F | 2004 | 7 | 5 | – |
| Cyprus Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| 11th Voronezh Open B | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artyom Safonov's chess games?
55 games by Artyom Safonov, from Oct 2007 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 Artyom Safonov has played.
What does Artyom Safonov play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Artyom Safonov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artyom Safonov answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Artyom Safonov play as White?
As White, Artyom Safonov's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artyom Safonov play as Black?
As Black, Artyom Safonov most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Artyom Safonov's FIDE rating?
Artyom Safonov is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Artyom Safonov played?
Our database contains 55 games by Artyom Safonov, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artyom Safonov?
55 games by Artyom Safonov 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.