Prepare against Dmitry Frolyanov
GM · Russia · World #896 classical · FIDE ID 4151976
Our database contains 1,613 games by Dmitry Frolyanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Frolyanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Frolyanov 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 | 2,462 | 2,616 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,405 | 2,674 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,370 | 2,563 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,613 | 640 | 564 | 409 | 39.7% |
| As White | 807 | 366 | 256 | 185 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 806 | 274 | 308 | 224 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Frolyanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Frolyanov's side.
First moves as White (807 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 584 | 72.4% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 202 | 25.0% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 2.4% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Frolyanov usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Frolyanov usually continues Nf3 (66.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Frolyanov usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Frolyanov usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Frolyanov usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Frolyanov usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (369 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 233 | 63.1% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 136 | 36.9% | 51.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 215 | 79.6% | 53.5% |
| Nf6 | 54 | 20.0% | 64.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Dmitry Frolyanov's chess games
All 1,613 games by Dmitry Frolyanov 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: 640 wins, 564 draws, 409 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 88 | 44/26/18 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78 | 27/31/20 | 34.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 46 | 18/24/4 | 39.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 39 | 19/7/13 | 48.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 37 | 15/11/11 | 40.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 36 | 18/11/7 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 34 | 8/17/9 | 23.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 30 | 14/11/5 | 46.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 26 | 15/9/2 | 57.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 96 | 32/33/31 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 78 | 31/29/18 | 39.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 59 | 25/22/12 | 42.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 58 | 22/19/17 | 37.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 49 | 14/19/16 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 48 | 13/20/15 | 27.1% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 38 | 11/14/13 | 28.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 3/20/12 | 8.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 10/10/11 | 32.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 31 | 11/11/9 | 35.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | E04 |
| Mar 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,745 | Chessable Play In Match | D03 |
| Jun 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,716 | 65th ch-RUS Higher League | D46 |
| Sep 2020 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,716 | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | B11 |
| Apr 2011 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,714 | ch-RUS rapid | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 238 | 143.5 | 2,459 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 45 | 20 | 2,507 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 42 | 19 | 2,531 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2012 | 35 | 24 | 2,533 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 30 | 16 | 2,550 |
| 7th Wch Blitz | 2013 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,552 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,479 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,489 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Kokarev (15 games) · Boris Savchenko (15 games) · Dmitry Bocharov (11 games) · Sanan Sjugirov (11 games) · Alexander Riazantsev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Frolyanov's chess games?
1,613 games by Dmitry Frolyanov, 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 Frolyanov has played.
What does Dmitry Frolyanov play on the first move as White?
Across 807 games with White in our database, Dmitry Frolyanov opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Frolyanov answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Frolyanov play as White?
As White, Dmitry Frolyanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (88 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (78 games, 34.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (46 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 807 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Frolyanov play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Frolyanov most often plays: Petrov's Defense (96 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (78 games, 39.7% win rate); Catalan (59 games, 42.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 806 games.
What is Dmitry Frolyanov's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Frolyanov is currently rated 2,462 in classical chess, 2,405 in rapid and 2,370 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,616 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Dmitry Frolyanov played?
Our database contains 1,613 games by Dmitry Frolyanov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 640 wins, 564 draws, 409 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Frolyanov?
1,613 games by Dmitry Frolyanov 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.