Prepare against Evgeny Degtiarev
IM · CHE · World #2,531 classical · FIDE ID 4149610
When preparing against Evgeny Degtiarev, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 957 games by Evgeny Degtiarev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Evgeny Degtiarev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgeny Degtiarev 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 | 2,358 | 2,442 | Feb 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,279 | 2,392 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,400 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 957 | 350 | 213 | 394 | 36.6% |
| As White | 485 | 197 | 104 | 184 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 472 | 153 | 109 | 210 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgeny Degtiarev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgeny Degtiarev's side.
First moves as White (485 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 479 | 98.8% | 51.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.2% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Degtiarev usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Degtiarev usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Degtiarev usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Degtiarev usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Degtiarev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Degtiarev usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 114 | 51.8% | 31.6% |
| c5 | 78 | 35.5% | 64.7% |
| d5 | 27 | 12.3% | 37.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 79 | 51.3% | 41.8% |
| Nf6 | 72 | 46.8% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Evgeny Degtiarev's chess games
All 957 games by Evgeny Degtiarev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 350 wins, 213 draws, 394 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 65 | 20/11/34 | 30.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 52 | 21/14/17 | 40.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 50 | 18/18/14 | 36.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 46 | 17/14/15 | 37.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 39 | 17/12/10 | 43.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 24/3/8 | 68.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 31 | 14/2/15 | 45.2% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 63 | 19/12/32 | 30.2% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 44 | 24/11/9 | 54.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 12/5/15 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 6/8/12 | 23.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 25 | 3/9/13 | 12.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 8/2/14 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 22 | 2/11/9 | 9.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,639 | chT-SUI | D85 |
| Jun 2022 | Velimir Ivic | 2,625 | BL2-Nord 2122 | D15 |
| Apr 2021 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,606 | Titled Tue | D10 |
| Apr 2016 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,566 | chT-SUI | E11 |
| May 2015 | Olivier Renet | 2,539 | chT-SUI | E46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 389 | 145 | 2,153 |
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 46 | 22 | 2,374 |
| ch-RUS U14 | 2001 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2005 | 18 | 12 | 2,345 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2003 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,370 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2004 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,393 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,223 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgeny Degtiarev's chess games?
957 games by Evgeny Degtiarev, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Evgeny Degtiarev has played.
What does Evgeny Degtiarev play on the first move as White?
Across 485 games with White in our database, Evgeny Degtiarev opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgeny Degtiarev answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Evgeny Degtiarev play as White?
As White, Evgeny Degtiarev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (65 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (52 games, 40.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (50 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 485 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgeny Degtiarev play as Black?
As Black, Evgeny Degtiarev most often plays: Slav Defense (63 games, 30.2% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 472 games.
What is Evgeny Degtiarev's FIDE rating?
Evgeny Degtiarev is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,279 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Evgeny Degtiarev played?
Our database contains 957 games by Evgeny Degtiarev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 350 wins, 213 draws, 394 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgeny Degtiarev?
957 games by Evgeny Degtiarev 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.