Prepare against Evgeniy Pletnev
FM · Russia · World #16,902 classical · FIDE ID 24104140
Our database contains 146 games by Evgeniy Pletnev, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Evgeniy Pletnev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgeniy Pletnev 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 | 2,086 | 2,338 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,346 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,372 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 53 | 21 | 72 | 36.3% |
| As White | 76 | 26 | 14 | 36 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 70 | 27 | 7 | 36 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgeniy Pletnev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgeniy Pletnev's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 40.8% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 29 | 38.2% | 39.7% |
| f4 | 11 | 14.5% | 22.7% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 6.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Pletnev usually continues Bg5 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Pletnev usually continues Bg5 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pletnev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Pletnev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Pletnev usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pletnev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 19 | 63.3% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 23.3% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 24 | 77.4% | 47.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.7% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 9.7% | 100.0% |
Evgeniy Pletnev's chess games
All 146 games by Evgeniy Pletnev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 53 wins, 21 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Radoslaw Jedynak | 2,540 | Pardubice Czech Open | A80 |
| Feb 2011 | Alexander Krapivin | 2,476 | Moscow Open E | D00 |
| Nov 2010 | Vladimir Vulfson | 2,437 | chT-Moscow | B01 |
| Jul 2007 | Petr Neuman | 2,437 | Pardubice Czech Open | B06 |
| Feb 2024 | Ameya Audi | 2,391 | ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 13 | 5 | 2,244 |
| chT-Moscow | 2014 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| 22nd Chigorin Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,157 |
| 21st Chigorin Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,035 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,344 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| Moscow Open B | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,231 |
| ch-Moscow sf | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgeniy Pletnev's chess games?
146 games by Evgeniy Pletnev, from Jul 2004 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 Evgeniy Pletnev has played.
What does Evgeniy Pletnev play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Evgeniy Pletnev opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgeniy Pletnev answers 1...Nc6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games).
What openings does Evgeniy Pletnev play as White?
As White, Evgeniy Pletnev's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgeniy Pletnev play as Black?
As Black, Evgeniy Pletnev most often plays: Dutch Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Evgeniy Pletnev's FIDE rating?
Evgeniy Pletnev is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Evgeniy Pletnev played?
Our database contains 146 games by Evgeniy Pletnev, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 21 draws, 72 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgeniy Pletnev?
146 games by Evgeniy Pletnev 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.