Prepare against Dmitriy Popov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #28,321 classical · FIDE ID 13703811
Our database contains 42 games by Dmitriy Popov, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dmitriy Popov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitriy Popov 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 | 1,996 | 2,349 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,267 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,267 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 38.1% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 87.5% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Popov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Popov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Popov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Popov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Dmitriy Popov's chess games
All 42 games by Dmitriy Popov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Evgeni Egorov | 2,353 | ch-KAZ | D07 |
| May 2015 | Vyacheslav Lozhnikov | 2,318 | ch-KAZ | D00 |
| Jul 2010 | Alena Suslova | 2,220 | Zudov Memorial B 6th | A65 |
| May 2013 | Anton Gurkin | 2,176 | ch-KAZ | C58 |
| Dec 2010 | Elena Semenova | 2,129 | Nizhnij Tagil Stone Flower B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KAZ | 2015 | 14 | 5 | 2,199 |
| Nizhnij Tagil Stone Flower B | 2010 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,310 |
| Zudov Memorial B 6th | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-KAZ sf | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,700 |
| Aktobe Open 2026 - Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial | Open (U2400) | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitriy Popov's chess games?
42 games by Dmitriy Popov, from Apr 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 Dmitriy Popov has played.
What does Dmitriy Popov play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Dmitriy Popov opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitriy Popov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Dmitriy Popov play as White?
As White, Dmitriy Popov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitriy Popov play as Black?
As Black, Dmitriy Popov most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dmitriy Popov's FIDE rating?
Dmitriy Popov is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Dmitriy Popov played?
Our database contains 42 games by Dmitriy Popov, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitriy Popov?
42 games by Dmitriy Popov 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.