Prepare against Grigoriy Oparin
GM · United States · World #85 classical · FIDE ID 24125890
Our database contains 5,198 games by Grigoriy Oparin, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Grigoriy Oparin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grigoriy Oparin 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 | 2,638 | 2,687 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,611 | 2,745 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,655 | 2,686 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,198 | 2,619 | 1,453 | 1,126 | 50.4% |
| As White | 2,624 | 1,444 | 679 | 501 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 2,574 | 1,175 | 774 | 625 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grigoriy Oparin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grigoriy Oparin's side.
First moves as White (2,624 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 878 | 33.5% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 665 | 25.3% | 66.0% |
| d4 | 549 | 20.9% | 66.1% |
| c4 | 246 | 9.4% | 76.0% |
| g3 | 113 | 4.3% | 73.5% |
| Nc3 | 93 | 3.5% | 78.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 66.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Oparin usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Oparin usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Oparin usually continues d4 (76.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 66.0% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Oparin usually continues g3 (63.1% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Oparin usually continues g3 (67.8% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Oparin usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 618 | 52.0% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 337 | 28.3% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 170 | 14.3% | 73.8% |
| d6 | 25 | 2.1% | 68.0% |
| e6 | 19 | 1.6% | 84.2% |
| a6 | 8 | 0.7% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (880 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 643 | 73.1% | 62.2% |
| d5 | 149 | 16.9% | 49.7% |
| f5 | 44 | 5.0% | 77.3% |
| d6 | 18 | 2.0% | 69.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 0.9% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Grigoriy Oparin's chess games
All 5,198 games by Grigoriy Oparin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 2,619 wins, 1,453 draws, 1,126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 264 | 140/72/52 | 53.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 176 | 84/62/30 | 47.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 147 | 66/51/30 | 44.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 135 | 86/33/16 | 63.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 130 | 74/32/24 | 56.9% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 91 | 52/19/20 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 83 | 31/31/21 | 37.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 75 | 45/19/11 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 73 | 35/10/28 | 47.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 69 | 44/13/12 | 63.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 238 | 138/46/54 | 58.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 224 | 88/79/57 | 39.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 138 | 44/50/44 | 31.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 133 | 54/44/35 | 40.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 115 | 56/34/25 | 48.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 109 | 42/42/25 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 101 | 43/35/23 | 42.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 69 | 17/34/18 | 24.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 65 | 27/22/16 | 41.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 59 | 30/10/19 | 50.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,853 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Jan 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,822 | PRO League Stage | A06 |
| Sep 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Jan 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Mar 2022 | Levon Aronian | 2,785 | Berlin FIDE GP 3 Pool A | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,351 | 1,671.5 | 2,596 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 42 | 25.5 | 2,710 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,697 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 35 | 22.5 | 2,638 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,592 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 29 | 14 | 2,513 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2021 | 28 | 15 | 2,680 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,670 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladimir Fedoseev (37 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (36 games) · Daniil Dubov (34 games) · Fabiano Caruana (32 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (32 games) · Samuel Sevian (28 games) · Alexey Sarana (26 games) · Nodirbek Abdusattorov (25 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grigoriy Oparin's chess games?
5,198 games by Grigoriy Oparin, from Apr 2006 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 Grigoriy Oparin has played.
What does Grigoriy Oparin play on the first move as White?
Across 2,624 games with White in our database, Grigoriy Oparin opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grigoriy Oparin answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Grigoriy Oparin play as White?
As White, Grigoriy Oparin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (264 games, 53.0% win rate); Catalan (176 games, 47.7% win rate); Sicilian (147 games, 44.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,624 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grigoriy Oparin play as Black?
As Black, Grigoriy Oparin most often plays: Sicilian (238 games, 58.0% win rate); Indian Defense (224 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (138 games, 31.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,574 games.
What is Grigoriy Oparin's FIDE rating?
Grigoriy Oparin is currently rated 2,638 in classical chess, 2,611 in rapid and 2,655 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,687 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Grigoriy Oparin played?
Our database contains 5,198 games by Grigoriy Oparin, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,619 wins, 1,453 draws, 1,126 losses (50.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigoriy Oparin?
5,198 games by Grigoriy Oparin 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.