Prepare against Evgueniy Pozdnjakov
France · World #45,767 classical · FIDE ID 627291
When preparing against Evgueniy Pozdnjakov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 65 games by Evgueniy Pozdnjakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Evgueniy Pozdnjakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgueniy Pozdnjakov 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 | 1,910 | 2,274 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 2,090 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 33 | 9 | 23 | 50.8% |
| As White | 31 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgueniy Pozdnjakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgueniy Pozdnjakov's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Pozdnjakov usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Pozdnjakov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Pozdnjakov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Evgueniy Pozdnjakov's chess games
All 65 games by Evgueniy Pozdnjakov 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: 33 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Manuel Ippolito | 2,301 | chT3-FRA | C01 |
| Jan 2003 | Helder Frade-Marques | 2,238 | Paris Open A | D12 |
| Oct 2009 | Michal Toma | 2,211 | chT2-FRA 0910 | D04 |
| May 2001 | Philippe Aveline | 2,128 | 24th Syre Memorial Open | E94 |
| Jul 2008 | Tony Delabre | 2,122 | ch-Paris Open A | A86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champigny sur Marne Open | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,217 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 1 | 1,978 |
| 1st Ermont Open | 2009 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| Cap d'Agde Open | 2006 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 2,001 |
| 6th Champigny sur Marne Open | 2006 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,248 |
| 24th Syre Memorial Open | 2001 | 4 | 3 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgueniy Pozdnjakov's chess games?
65 games by Evgueniy Pozdnjakov, 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 Evgueniy Pozdnjakov has played.
What does Evgueniy Pozdnjakov play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Evgueniy Pozdnjakov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgueniy Pozdnjakov answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Evgueniy Pozdnjakov play as White?
As White, Evgueniy Pozdnjakov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Colle System (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgueniy Pozdnjakov play as Black?
As Black, Evgueniy Pozdnjakov most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Evgueniy Pozdnjakov's FIDE rating?
Evgueniy Pozdnjakov is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Evgueniy Pozdnjakov played?
Our database contains 65 games by Evgueniy Pozdnjakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgueniy Pozdnjakov?
65 games by Evgueniy Pozdnjakov 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.