Prepare against Evgeny Platonov
FM · Russia · World #4,436 classical · FIDE ID 4136144
When preparing against Evgeny Platonov, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 54 games by Evgeny Platonov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Evgeny Platonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgeny Platonov 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 | 2,290 | 2,392 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,327 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,327 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 27.8% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 11.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Platonov usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Platonov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Platonov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Platonov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Platonov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Evgeny Platonov's chess games
All 54 games by Evgeny Platonov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Evgeny Sapunov | 2,480 | ch-RUS sf | E76 |
| May 2003 | Nikolai Vekshenkov | 2,417 | chT-RUS 10th Group2 | A25 |
| Apr 2006 | Kirill Stupak | 2,414 | Dnipropetrovsk Sinitsin Memorial | E11 |
| Feb 2005 | Sergej Silivanov | 2,376 | 12th chT2-RUS | A41 |
| Apr 2006 | Nikolai Aliavdin | 2,355 | Dnipropetrovsk Sinitsin Memorial | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orel | 2009 | 20 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| Dnipropetrovsk Sinitsin Memorial | 2006 | 10 | 6 | 2,375 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,408 |
| 12th chT2-RUS | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,398 |
| chT-RUS 10th Group2 | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgeny Platonov's chess games?
54 games by Evgeny Platonov, from Apr 2003 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 Evgeny Platonov has played.
What does Evgeny Platonov play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Evgeny Platonov opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgeny Platonov answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Evgeny Platonov play as White?
As White, Evgeny Platonov's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgeny Platonov play as Black?
As Black, Evgeny Platonov most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Evgeny Platonov's FIDE rating?
Evgeny Platonov is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Evgeny Platonov played?
Our database contains 54 games by Evgeny Platonov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgeny Platonov?
54 games by Evgeny Platonov 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.