Prepare against Dimitri Gontcharov
CM · BMU · World #84,638 classical · FIDE ID 8800979
When preparing against Dimitri Gontcharov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Dimitri Gontcharov, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dimitri Gontcharov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitri Gontcharov 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 | 1,775 | 1,775 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,704 | 1,714 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,620 | 1,627 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 33 | 9 | 47 | 37.1% |
| As White | 46 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 3 | 25 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitri Gontcharov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitri Gontcharov's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.7% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Gontcharov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Gontcharov usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gontcharov usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 34.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
Dimitri Gontcharov's chess games
All 89 games by Dimitri Gontcharov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - Jul 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: 33 wins, 9 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Willy Mimbasa Kutesa | 1,755 | Olympiad-44 | C45 |
| Sep 2024 | Vuyo Nxumalo | 1,746 | Olympiad-45 | C45 |
| Feb 2019 | Rey Casanova | 1,653 | The Faulks Shield | C45 |
| Nov 2018 | Daniel Cabral | 1,641 | Hamilton Williams Memorial | B22 |
| Feb 2018 | Adrian Lodge | 1,555 | Hamilton The President's Shield | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2021 | 17 | 5 | 1,521 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1,282 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,427 |
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,197 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 America Qual | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,538 |
| Hamilton The President's Shield | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,648 |
| Hamilton The Bermuda Longtail | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,564 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitri Gontcharov's chess games?
89 games by Dimitri Gontcharov, from Oct 2017 to Jul 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 Dimitri Gontcharov has played.
What does Dimitri Gontcharov play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Dimitri Gontcharov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitri Gontcharov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Dimitri Gontcharov play as White?
As White, Dimitri Gontcharov's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitri Gontcharov play as Black?
As Black, Dimitri Gontcharov most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Dimitri Gontcharov's FIDE rating?
Dimitri Gontcharov is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,704 in rapid and 1,620 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Dimitri Gontcharov played?
Our database contains 89 games by Dimitri Gontcharov, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 9 draws, 47 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitri Gontcharov?
89 games by Dimitri Gontcharov 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.