Prepare against Artyom Timofeev
GM · Russia · World #751 classical · FIDE ID 4140419
When preparing against Artyom Timofeev, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 21.8% over 87 games.
Our database contains 3,872 games by Artyom Timofeev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artyom Timofeev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artyom Timofeev 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 | 2,479 | 2,690 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,520 | 2,668 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,473 | 2,639 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,872 | 1,793 | 1,378 | 701 | 46.3% |
| As White | 1,978 | 1,037 | 661 | 280 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 1,894 | 756 | 717 | 421 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artyom Timofeev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artyom Timofeev's side.
First moves as White (1,978 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 972 | 49.1% | 69.1% |
| c4 | 588 | 29.7% | 69.3% |
| d4 | 352 | 17.8% | 70.2% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 2.9% | 62.3% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 69.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Timofeev usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Timofeev usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Timofeev usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 69.3% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Timofeev usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Timofeev usually continues e3 (71.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Timofeev usually continues Nf3 (70.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (834 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 517 | 62.0% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 99 | 11.9% | 61.6% |
| e5 | 65 | 7.8% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 65 | 7.8% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 47 | 5.6% | 70.2% |
| d5 | 36 | 4.3% | 69.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (724 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 365 | 50.4% | 63.8% |
| d5 | 334 | 46.1% | 58.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 2.1% | 63.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Artyom Timofeev's chess games
All 3,872 games by Artyom Timofeev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,793 wins, 1,378 draws, 701 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 179 | 106/41/32 | 59.2% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 178 | 97/52/29 | 54.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 146 | 78/51/17 | 53.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 98 | 47/39/12 | 48.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 87 | 45/22/20 | 51.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 79 | 37/37/5 | 46.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 71 | 36/28/7 | 50.7% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 62 | 20/36/6 | 32.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 59 | 35/14/10 | 59.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 54 | 34/10/10 | 63.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 165 | 59/58/48 | 35.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 155 | 70/51/34 | 45.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 135 | 58/52/25 | 43.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 87 | 19/43/25 | 21.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 71 | 28/23/20 | 39.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 66 | 24/28/14 | 36.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 64 | 18/35/11 | 28.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 63 | 24/33/6 | 38.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 62 | 37/13/12 | 59.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 60 | 26/23/11 | 43.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,766 | Titled Tue Early | A22 |
| Nov 2020 | Anish Giri | 2,764 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Apr 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Aug 2009 | Yue Wang | 2,736 | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz | B35 |
| Nov 2004 | Peter Svidler | 2,735 | ch-RUS 57th | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,274 | 886 | 2,557 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 68 | 44.5 | 2,582 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 63 | 31.5 | 2,599 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2018 | 52 | 36.5 | 2,624 |
| RUS Cup final | 2021 | 52 | 27 | 2,592 |
| chT-RUS rapid | 2019 | 46 | 24 | 2,517 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2024 | 46 | 27 | 2,608 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2018 | 44 | 30 | 2,574 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Bocharov (22 games) · Vadim Zvjaginsev (19 games) · Sanan Sjugirov (19 games) · Alexey Sarana (19 games) · Alexander Morozevich (18 games) · Alexander Riazantsev (18 games) · Aleksey Dreev (17 games) · Mikhail Kobalia (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artyom Timofeev's chess games?
3,872 games by Artyom Timofeev, from Apr 2003 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 Timofeev has played.
What does Artyom Timofeev play on the first move as White?
Across 1,978 games with White in our database, Artyom Timofeev opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artyom Timofeev answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Artyom Timofeev play as White?
As White, Artyom Timofeev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (179 games, 59.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (178 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (146 games, 53.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,978 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artyom Timofeev play as Black?
As Black, Artyom Timofeev most often plays: Sicilian (165 games, 35.8% win rate); Indian Defense (155 games, 45.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (135 games, 43.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,894 games.
What is Artyom Timofeev's FIDE rating?
Artyom Timofeev is currently rated 2,479 in classical chess, 2,520 in rapid and 2,473 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,690 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Artyom Timofeev played?
Our database contains 3,872 games by Artyom Timofeev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,793 wins, 1,378 draws, 701 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artyom Timofeev?
3,872 games by Artyom Timofeev 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.