Prepare against Boris Plotnikov
FM · Russia · World #3,601 classical · FIDE ID 34251197
Our database contains 211 games by Boris Plotnikov, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Boris Plotnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Plotnikov 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 | 2,316 | 2,367 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,183 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,232 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 92 | 25 | 94 | 43.6% |
| As White | 102 | 50 | 7 | 45 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 109 | 42 | 18 | 49 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Plotnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Plotnikov's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 64.4% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 29.7% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Plotnikov usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Plotnikov usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Plotnikov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Plotnikov usually continues g3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Plotnikov usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Plotnikov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 67.3% | 51.4% |
| d6 | 17 | 32.7% | 35.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 86.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| f6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Boris Plotnikov's chess games
All 211 games by Boris Plotnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 92 wins, 25 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,540 | III Russian Team Cup | E15 |
| Mar 2026 | Maksim Tsaruk | 2,506 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| Nov 2025 | V Sivuk | 2,501 | President's Cup of TJK A | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Balazs Csonka | 2,462 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E53 |
| Dec 2025 | Arsen Davtyan | 2,439 | 7th Yerevan Open A | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 49 | 28 | 2,354 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 43 | 24.5 | 2,303 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,324 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,693 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,893 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| Moscow Time of the First U11 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,431 |
| Aeroflot Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Plotnikov's chess games?
211 games by Boris Plotnikov, from Mar 2017 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 Boris Plotnikov has played.
What does Boris Plotnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Boris Plotnikov opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Plotnikov answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...f6 (3% of games).
What openings does Boris Plotnikov play as White?
As White, Boris Plotnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Plotnikov play as Black?
As Black, Boris Plotnikov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Philidor (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Boris Plotnikov's FIDE rating?
Boris Plotnikov is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Boris Plotnikov played?
Our database contains 211 games by Boris Plotnikov, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 25 draws, 94 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Plotnikov?
211 games by Boris Plotnikov 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.