Prepare against Dmitry Obolenskikh
IM · Russia · World #418 classical · FIDE ID 4156013
Our database contains 737 games by Dmitry Obolenskikh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Obolenskikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Obolenskikh 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 | 2,528 | 2,556 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,577 | 2,646 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,507 | 2,624 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 737 | 448 | 157 | 132 | 60.8% |
| As White | 375 | 241 | 75 | 59 | 64.3% |
| As Black | 362 | 207 | 82 | 73 | 57.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Obolenskikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Obolenskikh's side.
First moves as White (375 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 46.1% | 77.2% |
| Nf3 | 146 | 38.9% | 66.1% |
| d4 | 40 | 10.7% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 16 | 4.3% | 84.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 77.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Obolenskikh usually continues Nf3 (74.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Obolenskikh usually continues Nf3 (85.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Obolenskikh usually continues d4 (72.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Obolenskikh usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Obolenskikh usually continues e3 (82.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Obolenskikh usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 61 | 38.4% | 68.0% |
| e5 | 51 | 32.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 33 | 20.8% | 72.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 46.7% | 63.5% |
| Nf6 | 30 | 22.2% | 68.3% |
| d6 | 26 | 19.3% | 90.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.7% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Dmitry Obolenskikh's chess games
All 737 games by Dmitry Obolenskikh 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: 448 wins, 157 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 49 | 35/10/4 | 71.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 41 | 20/11/10 | 48.8% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 19/4/6 | 65.5% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 26 | 16/5/5 | 61.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 31 | 23/2/6 | 74.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 28 | 7/12/9 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| E65 | English Opening | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 14 | 11/3/0 | 78.6% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,675 | Titled Tue | D31 |
| Apr 2020 | Alexey Sarana | 2,654 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| Mar 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,642 | Titled Tue Late | A13 |
| Apr 2020 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,641 | Titled Tue | C68 |
| Mar 2022 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,627 | Titled Tue Early | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 249 | 161 | 2,496 |
| ch-Irkutsk Region | 2017 | 59 | 52 | 2,465 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2011 | 54 | 37.5 | 2,492 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2019 | 32 | 22 | 2,511 |
| ch-Irkutsk | 2011 | 19 | 16 | 2,459 |
| Ulan-Ude Open | 2011 | 18 | 13 | 2,392 |
| ch-Irkutsk Region final | 2008 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,372 |
| Angarsk Golden Autumn | 2015 | 13 | 12.5 | 2,573 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Shelk (16 games) · Alexander Khantuev (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Obolenskikh's chess games?
737 games by Dmitry Obolenskikh, 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 Obolenskikh has played.
What does Dmitry Obolenskikh play on the first move as White?
Across 375 games with White in our database, Dmitry Obolenskikh opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Obolenskikh answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Obolenskikh play as White?
As White, Dmitry Obolenskikh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (41 games, 48.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (29 games, 65.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 375 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Obolenskikh play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Obolenskikh most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (31 games, 74.2% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 25.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 362 games.
What is Dmitry Obolenskikh's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Obolenskikh is currently rated 2,528 in classical chess, 2,577 in rapid and 2,507 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,556 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Dmitry Obolenskikh played?
Our database contains 737 games by Dmitry Obolenskikh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 448 wins, 157 draws, 132 losses (60.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Obolenskikh?
737 games by Dmitry Obolenskikh 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.