Prepare against Dmitriy Petukhov
CM · Russia · World #2,916 classical · FIDE ID 55622437
When preparing against Dmitriy Petukhov, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 138 games by Dmitriy Petukhov, covering Oct 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dmitriy Petukhov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitriy Petukhov 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 | 2,343 | 2,343 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,210 | 2,231 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,245 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 40 | 42 | 56 | 29.0% |
| As White | 74 | 19 | 22 | 33 | 25.7% |
| As Black | 64 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitriy Petukhov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitriy Petukhov's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 50.0% | 41.9% |
| d4 | 17 | 23.0% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 14.9% | 36.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 12.2% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Petukhov usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Petukhov usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Petukhov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Petukhov usually continues Bf4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Petukhov usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 85.3% | 58.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 18.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
Dmitriy Petukhov's chess games
All 138 games by Dmitriy Petukhov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - Sep 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: 40 wins, 42 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,508 | Russian Chess Crown A | A07 |
| Sep 2023 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 2,494 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | A04 |
| Oct 2024 | Ivan Rozum | 2,466 | Chigorin Memorial 2024 | A05 |
| Nov 2024 | Artem Pingin | 2,455 | Chigorin Memorial 2024 | B92 |
| Jan 2026 | Erik Hakobyan | 2,427 | Tigran Nalbandyan Mem | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,300 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,247 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,787 |
| Aslanov Memorial IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,402 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 1 | 1,979 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,724 |
| Baku Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,326 |
| Tigran Nalbandyan Mem | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitriy Petukhov's chess games?
138 games by Dmitriy Petukhov, from Oct 2020 to Sep 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 Dmitriy Petukhov has played.
What does Dmitriy Petukhov play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Dmitriy Petukhov opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitriy Petukhov answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Dmitriy Petukhov play as White?
As White, Dmitriy Petukhov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitriy Petukhov play as Black?
As Black, Dmitriy Petukhov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Dmitriy Petukhov's FIDE rating?
Dmitriy Petukhov is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess, 2,210 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Dmitriy Petukhov played?
Our database contains 138 games by Dmitriy Petukhov, covering Oct 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 42 draws, 56 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitriy Petukhov?
138 games by Dmitriy Petukhov 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.