Prepare against Dmitry Gantsevich
Russia · World #133,359 classical · FIDE ID 24162582
When preparing against Dmitry Gantsevich, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 94 games by Dmitry Gantsevich, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Gantsevich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Gantsevich 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 | 1,638 | 1,916 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,730 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 13 | 15 | 66 | 13.8% |
| As White | 44 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 4 | 8 | 38 | 8.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Gantsevich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Gantsevich's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 70.5% | 24.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 20.5% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 24.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gantsevich usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Gantsevich usually continues Nf3 (11.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gantsevich usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Gantsevich usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Gantsevich usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gantsevich usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 70.8% | 26.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 78.9% | 13.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 0.0% |
Dmitry Gantsevich's chess games
All 94 games by Dmitry Gantsevich in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Nikita Semenov | 2,182 | St Petersburg Spring Open | C88 |
| Oct 2014 | Adriana Sakorenko | 1,893 | 22nd Chigorin Memorial | E07 |
| Oct 2014 | Maksim Shinkevich | 1,825 | 22nd Chigorin Memorial | E73 |
| Oct 2014 | Feliks Khatenever | 1,795 | 22nd Chigorin Memorial | B25 |
| Jun 2012 | Ivan Stoliarenko | 1,682 | St Petersburg White Nights Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Spring Open | 2012 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,703 |
| 17th Chigorin Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 1 | 1,708 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,694 |
| St Petersburg Blockade Open | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,609 |
| 22nd Chigorin Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,801 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,677 |
| 20th Chigorin Memorial | 2012 | 8 | 1 | 1,624 |
| 18th Chigorin Memorial | 2010 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,626 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Gantsevich's chess games?
94 games by Dmitry Gantsevich, from Nov 2009 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 Gantsevich has played.
What does Dmitry Gantsevich play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Dmitry Gantsevich opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Gantsevich answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Gantsevich play as White?
As White, Dmitry Gantsevich's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Gantsevich play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Gantsevich most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 10.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Dmitry Gantsevich's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Gantsevich is currently rated 1,638 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Dmitry Gantsevich played?
Our database contains 94 games by Dmitry Gantsevich, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 66 losses (13.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Gantsevich?
94 games by Dmitry Gantsevich 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.