Prepare against Denis S. Vorobjov
Russia · World #13,745 classical · FIDE ID 4180682
When preparing against Denis S. Vorobjov, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 164 games by Denis S. Vorobjov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Denis S. Vorobjov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis S. Vorobjov 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 | 2,120 | 2,277 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,228 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 63 | 38 | 63 | 38.4% |
| As White | 79 | 32 | 21 | 26 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 85 | 31 | 17 | 37 | 36.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 488 rated games against 389 different opponents, across 55 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 450 | 197 | 117 | 136 | 43.8% | 2,158 | 2,211 | 13 |
| Rapid | 29 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 41.4% | 1,950 | 1,923 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 177 | 42 | 54 | 81 | 23.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 297 | 165 | 63 | 69 | 55.6% |
Wins over titled players: 12 vs GM · 24 vs IM · 28 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 8 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 55 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,911 | 1,866 |
| 2025 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1,841 | 1,659 |
| 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2,027 | 2,160 |
| 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2,046 | 2,135 |
| 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,999 | 2,149 |
| 2015 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,231 | 2,231 |
| 2014 | 54 | 27 | 9 | 18 | 2,113 | 2,182 |
| 2013 | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 2,141 | 2,141 |
| 2012 | 86 | 43 | 19 | 24 | 2,093 | 2,181 |
| 2011 | 30 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 2,162 | 2,215 |
| 2010 | 68 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 2,189 | 2,255 |
| 2009 | 45 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 2,282 | 2,219 |
| 2008 | 53 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 2,191 | 2,252 |
| 2007 | 54 | 26 | 11 | 17 | 2,182 | 2,239 |
| 2006 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2,206 | 2,406 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis S. Vorobjov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis S. Vorobjov's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 40.5% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 25.3% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 21.5% | 61.8% |
| b3 | 6 | 7.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vorobjov usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Vorobjov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Vorobjov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vorobjov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Vorobjov usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Vorobjov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 34.1% | 39.3% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 31.7% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 26.8% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 76.0% | 31.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Denis S. Vorobjov's chess games
All 164 games by Denis S. Vorobjov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 63 wins, 38 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Yuri S Balashov | 2,429 | Moscow Kolomenskaya Open | B01 |
| Mar 2007 | Vladimir N Kozlov | 2,413 | ch-Moscow Open sf | A09 |
| Aug 2008 | Aleksey Utkin | 2,412 | Petrovskaya Ladya GM A | D27 |
| Oct 2014 | Kirill Kozionov | 2,399 | Moscow Kolomenskaya Open | D30 |
| Aug 2008 | Aleksey Goganov | 2,382 | Petrovskaya Ladya GM A | D63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kostroma Volga Cup | 2009 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,123 |
| ch-Moscow sf | 2012 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,213 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| Petrovskaya Ladya GM A | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,309 |
| 18th Voronezh Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| 15th Chigorin Memorial B | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,354 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,187 |
| Moscow Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis S. Vorobjov's chess games?
164 games by Denis S. Vorobjov, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 S. Vorobjov has played.
What does Denis S. Vorobjov play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Denis S. Vorobjov opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis S. Vorobjov answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...Nc6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games).
What openings does Denis S. Vorobjov play as White?
As White, Denis S. Vorobjov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis S. Vorobjov play as Black?
As Black, Denis S. Vorobjov most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Denis S. Vorobjov's FIDE rating?
Denis S. Vorobjov is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Denis S. Vorobjov played?
Our database contains 164 games by Denis S. Vorobjov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 38 draws, 63 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis S. Vorobjov?
164 games by Denis S. Vorobjov 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.