Prepare against Dmitri Petrov
Estonia · World #13,512 classical · FIDE ID 4503279
Our database contains 170 games by Dmitri Petrov, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitri Petrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitri Petrov 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 | 2,122 | 2,260 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,240 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,254 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 54 | 46 | 70 | 31.8% |
| As White | 87 | 33 | 22 | 32 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 83 | 21 | 24 | 38 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitri Petrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitri Petrov's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 100.0% | 50.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Petrov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 69.0% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 31.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 97.2% | 37.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Dmitri Petrov's chess games
All 170 games by Dmitri Petrov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 54 wins, 46 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Kirill Stupak | 2,565 | Orsha Open | D07 |
| Jan 2025 | Toivo Keinanen | 2,541 | 34th Keres Memorial Rapid | A20 |
| Jul 2018 | Olav Sepp | 2,439 | 52nd Viljandi Raud Memorial | C47 |
| Jan 2015 | Stanislav Tsyhanchuk | 2,397 | Orsha Open | B04 |
| Aug 2018 | Alexei Saveliev | 2,382 | 8th Riga Tech Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orsha Open | 2018 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,422 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,168 |
| 24th Chigorin Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,064 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,226 |
| 50th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,251 |
| 28th Panevezys Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,089 |
| 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitri Petrov's chess games?
170 games by Dmitri Petrov, from Nov 2011 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 Dmitri Petrov has played.
What does Dmitri Petrov play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Dmitri Petrov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitri Petrov answers 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Dmitri Petrov play as White?
As White, Dmitri Petrov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitri Petrov play as Black?
As Black, Dmitri Petrov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Dmitri Petrov's FIDE rating?
Dmitri Petrov is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (May 2018).
How many games has Dmitri Petrov played?
Our database contains 170 games by Dmitri Petrov, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 46 draws, 70 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitri Petrov?
170 games by Dmitri Petrov 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.