Prepare against Denis Pakhomov
FIDE · World #19,041 classical · FIDE ID 24122165
When preparing against Denis Pakhomov, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 130 games by Denis Pakhomov, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Pakhomov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Pakhomov 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 | 2,066 | 2,090 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,150 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,067 | 2,133 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 43 | 31 | 56 | 33.1% |
| As White | 66 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 19 | 13 | 32 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Pakhomov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Pakhomov's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 49.2% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 15.9% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 14.3% | 61.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Pakhomov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pakhomov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Pakhomov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Pakhomov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pakhomov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Pakhomov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 37.1% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 31.4% | 27.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 25.7% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Denis Pakhomov's chess games
All 130 games by Denis Pakhomov 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: 43 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Petr Mikhalchenko | 2,392 | ch-Krasnoyarsk | A10 |
| Oct 2011 | Ekaterina Ubiennykh | 2,314 | Krasnoyarsk Open | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Maier,C | 2,232 | 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | — |
| Jul 2009 | Denis Toder | 2,211 | 15th Berdsk Maestro Open | B43 |
| Mar 2008 | Alexey Dianov | 2,210 | ch-Krasnoyarsk | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Krasnoyarsk | 2016 | 55 | 26 | 2,083 |
| Krasnoyarsk Open | 2011 | 22 | 10 | 2,102 |
| Krasnoyarsk ch-City | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
| ch-UKR sf U18 | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| 15th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| Krasnoyarsk Marchko Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 2,005 |
| 13th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| 3rd DEM Chess960 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Pakhomov's chess games?
130 games by Denis Pakhomov, 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 Denis Pakhomov has played.
What does Denis Pakhomov play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Denis Pakhomov opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Pakhomov answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Denis Pakhomov play as White?
As White, Denis Pakhomov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Pakhomov play as Black?
As Black, Denis Pakhomov most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Denis Pakhomov's FIDE rating?
Denis Pakhomov is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,067 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Denis Pakhomov played?
Our database contains 130 games by Denis Pakhomov, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Pakhomov?
130 games by Denis Pakhomov 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.