Prepare against Elisei Bespalov
FM · Russia · World #4,246 classical · FIDE ID 34251928
When preparing against Elisei Bespalov, expect 1.Nf3 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 112 games by Elisei Bespalov, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elisei Bespalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elisei Bespalov 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 | 2,297 | 2,318 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,269 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,333 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 44 | 22 | 46 | 39.3% |
| As White | 59 | 25 | 12 | 22 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 53 | 19 | 10 | 24 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elisei Bespalov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elisei Bespalov's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 40 | 67.8% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 14 | 23.7% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Bespalov usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bespalov usually continues g3 (31.8% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Bespalov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Bespalov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bespalov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bespalov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 50.0% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Elisei Bespalov's chess games
All 112 games by Elisei Bespalov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 44 wins, 22 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Valerij Popov | 2,534 | TCh-RUS HL 2026 | A13 |
| Oct 2024 | Ilia Iljiushenok | 2,519 | chT-RUS Rapid 2024 | C89 |
| May 2025 | R Sturt | 2,459 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| May 2025 | Aleksandra Maltsevskaya | 2,398 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Oct 2025 | V Fotin | 2,392 | chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,288 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,870 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| Dzhubga Blitz Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,183 |
| chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,260 |
| TCh-RUS HL | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,214 |
| TCh-RUS HL 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,556 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elisei Bespalov's chess games?
112 games by Elisei Bespalov, from Sep 2018 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 Elisei Bespalov has played.
What does Elisei Bespalov play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Elisei Bespalov opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elisei Bespalov answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Elisei Bespalov play as White?
As White, Elisei Bespalov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elisei Bespalov play as Black?
As Black, Elisei Bespalov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Elisei Bespalov's FIDE rating?
Elisei Bespalov is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Elisei Bespalov played?
Our database contains 112 games by Elisei Bespalov, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 22 draws, 46 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elisei Bespalov?
112 games by Elisei Bespalov 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.