Prepare against Dmitry Rostovtsev
IM · Russia · World #937 classical · FIDE ID 34278320
Our database contains 797 games by Dmitry Rostovtsev, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Rostovtsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Rostovtsev 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 | 2,458 | 2,482 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,424 | 2,425 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,496 | 2,524 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 797 | 376 | 186 | 235 | 47.2% |
| As White | 400 | 207 | 89 | 104 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 397 | 169 | 97 | 131 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Rostovtsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Rostovtsev's side.
First moves as White (400 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 235 | 58.8% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 102 | 25.5% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 43 | 10.8% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 4.8% | 39.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Rostovtsev usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Rostovtsev usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Rostovtsev usually continues d4 (63.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Rostovtsev usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Rostovtsev usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Rostovtsev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 92 | 53.8% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 62 | 36.3% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 106 | 74.1% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 26 | 18.2% | 59.6% |
| f5 | 6 | 4.2% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Dmitry Rostovtsev's chess games
All 797 games by Dmitry Rostovtsev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 376 wins, 186 draws, 235 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 53 | 24/13/16 | 45.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 10/1/1 | 83.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 30 | 17/6/7 | 56.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| E01 | Catalan | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Hao Wang | 2,701 | Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | B99 |
| Mar 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,701 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
| Jan 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,690 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| May 2022 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,669 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
| Jul 2022 | Gata Kamsky | 2,655 | Titled Tue Early | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 425 | 252.5 | 2,427 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,281 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,308 |
| chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,577 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,489 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,459 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 10 | 9 | 2,386 |
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Rostovtsev's chess games?
797 games by Dmitry Rostovtsev, from Jul 2017 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 Dmitry Rostovtsev has played.
What does Dmitry Rostovtsev play on the first move as White?
Across 400 games with White in our database, Dmitry Rostovtsev opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Rostovtsev answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Rostovtsev play as White?
As White, Dmitry Rostovtsev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 45.3% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 400 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Rostovtsev play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Rostovtsev most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 397 games.
What is Dmitry Rostovtsev's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Rostovtsev is currently rated 2,458 in classical chess, 2,424 in rapid and 2,496 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,482 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Dmitry Rostovtsev played?
Our database contains 797 games by Dmitry Rostovtsev, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 376 wins, 186 draws, 235 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Rostovtsev?
797 games by Dmitry Rostovtsev 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.