Prepare against Dmitry Fingerov
IM · Ukraine · World #8,895 classical · FIDE ID 14109301
Our database contains 585 games by Dmitry Fingerov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Fingerov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Fingerov 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 | 2,188 | 2,409 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,306 | 2,356 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,516 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 585 | 246 | 178 | 161 | 42.1% |
| As White | 297 | 136 | 83 | 78 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 288 | 110 | 95 | 83 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Fingerov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Fingerov's side.
First moves as White (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 206 | 69.4% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 52 | 17.5% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 9.1% | 55.6% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.3% | 12.5% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Fingerov usually continues c3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Fingerov usually continues d4 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Fingerov usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Fingerov usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Fingerov usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Fingerov usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 116 | 90.6% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 97 | 94.2% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Dmitry Fingerov's chess games
All 585 games by Dmitry Fingerov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 246 wins, 178 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 81 | 39/17/25 | 48.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 50 | 22/15/13 | 44.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 7/10/8 | 28.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 25 | 6/11/8 | 24.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,619 | Geller Memorial | C07 |
| Dec 2009 | Andrey Sumets | 2,604 | Odessa Podgaets Memorial | D24 |
| Mar 2004 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,569 | — | C45 |
| Dec 2004 | Vladimir Potkin | 2,523 | RUS Cup Qualifier 5 | D13 |
| Sep 2007 | Andrei Murariu | 2,511 | 3rd Geller Memorial Open A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,346 |
| ch-UKR | 2009 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,339 |
| Yuzhny Open | 2010 | 27 | 18 | 2,415 |
| Ilichevsk Sunny Pawn Open | 2008 | 21 | 16 | 2,383 |
| Geller Memorial | 2005 | 20 | 11 | 2,454 |
| ch-Odessa | 2001 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,365 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,398 |
| Odessa Podgaets Memorial | 2010 | 14 | 9 | 2,512 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Fingerov's chess games?
585 games by Dmitry Fingerov, from Apr 2003 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 Dmitry Fingerov has played.
What does Dmitry Fingerov play on the first move as White?
Across 297 games with White in our database, Dmitry Fingerov opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Fingerov answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Fingerov play as White?
As White, Dmitry Fingerov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (81 games, 48.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Scotch Game (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 297 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Fingerov play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Fingerov most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (50 games, 44.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 37.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (25 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 288 games.
What is Dmitry Fingerov's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Fingerov is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,306 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Dmitry Fingerov played?
Our database contains 585 games by Dmitry Fingerov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 246 wins, 178 draws, 161 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Fingerov?
585 games by Dmitry Fingerov 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.