Prepare against Evgeny Klimentov
FM · Russia · World #6,598 classical · FIDE ID 24128899
Our database contains 319 games by Evgeny Klimentov, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Evgeny Klimentov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgeny Klimentov 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 | 2,233 | 2,335 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,239 | 2,274 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,280 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 105 | 78 | 136 | 32.9% |
| As White | 157 | 56 | 38 | 63 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 162 | 49 | 40 | 73 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgeny Klimentov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgeny Klimentov's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 97.5% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Klimentov usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Klimentov usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Klimentov usually continues d4 (30.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Klimentov usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Klimentov usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 76.4% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 11.1% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.6% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 84.2% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 12.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Evgeny Klimentov's chess games
All 319 games by Evgeny Klimentov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 105 wins, 78 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/7/12 | 29.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E17 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Dmitry Kryakvin | 2,556 | chT2-RUS | C64 |
| Oct 2023 | Ivan Rozum | 2,531 | ch-RUS Blitz | B13 |
| Oct 2023 | Stanislav Novikov | 2,528 | ch-RUS Rapid | B06 |
| May 2022 | Roman Kezin | 2,510 | chT2-RUS | B47 |
| Jun 2017 | Alexander Smirnov | 2,423 | 21st Voronezh Open A | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Voronezh Region | 2018 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-Voronezh | 2013 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,113 |
| 18th Voronezh Open B | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,257 |
| 19th Voronezh Open A | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,979 |
| 20th Voronezh Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,288 |
| 2nd Mare di Fano Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,041 |
| 13th Moscow Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| 14th Voronezh Open B | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgeny Klimentov's chess games?
319 games by Evgeny Klimentov, from Jul 2010 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 Evgeny Klimentov has played.
What does Evgeny Klimentov play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Evgeny Klimentov opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgeny Klimentov answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Evgeny Klimentov play as White?
As White, Evgeny Klimentov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgeny Klimentov play as Black?
As Black, Evgeny Klimentov most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Evgeny Klimentov's FIDE rating?
Evgeny Klimentov is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,239 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Evgeny Klimentov played?
Our database contains 319 games by Evgeny Klimentov, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 78 draws, 136 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgeny Klimentov?
319 games by Evgeny Klimentov 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.