Prepare against Dmitriy Volkov
FM · United States · World #9,540 classical · FIDE ID 2095475
Our database contains 124 games by Dmitriy Volkov, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dmitriy Volkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitriy Volkov 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 | 2,177 | 2,369 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,185 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 34 | 45 | 45 | 27.4% |
| As White | 64 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 60 | 11 | 25 | 24 | 18.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitriy Volkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitriy Volkov's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 98.4% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Volkov usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Volkov usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Volkov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Volkov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Dmitriy Volkov's chess games
All 124 games by Dmitriy Volkov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 34 wins, 45 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,516 | 25th Montcada Open A | C02 |
| Apr 2017 | Kayden Troff | 2,492 | 11th Philadelphia Open | E94 |
| Jul 2017 | Aimen Rizouk | 2,472 | 25th Montcada Open A | C45 |
| Jul 2020 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,470 | Paracin Orbis GM 07 | A65 |
| Jul 2017 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,413 | 25th Montcada Open A | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,158 |
| Djenovici TS03 IM Oct | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,303 |
| 42nd Barbera del Valles Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,352 |
| Pozarevac Rudar GM 02 | 2024 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,062 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 2,177 |
| Paracin Orbis GM 07 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,325 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,501 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitriy Volkov's chess games?
124 games by Dmitriy Volkov, from Nov 2015 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 Volkov has played.
What does Dmitriy Volkov play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Dmitriy Volkov opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitriy Volkov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dmitriy Volkov play as White?
As White, Dmitriy Volkov's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitriy Volkov play as Black?
As Black, Dmitriy Volkov most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Dmitriy Volkov's FIDE rating?
Dmitriy Volkov is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Dmitriy Volkov played?
Our database contains 124 games by Dmitriy Volkov, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 45 draws, 45 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitriy Volkov?
124 games by Dmitriy Volkov 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.