Prepare against Georgi Orlov
IM · United States · World #1,380 classical · FIDE ID 2011271
When preparing against Georgi Orlov, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 43.6% over 55 games.
Our database contains 690 games by Georgi Orlov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georgi Orlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georgi Orlov 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 | 2,419 | 2,530 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,409 | 2,438 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 690 | 379 | 91 | 220 | 54.9% |
| As White | 363 | 206 | 45 | 112 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 327 | 173 | 46 | 108 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georgi Orlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georgi Orlov's side.
First moves as White (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 217 | 59.8% | 62.4% |
| e4 | 112 | 30.9% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 7.2% | 63.5% |
| d3 | 4 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Orlov usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Orlov usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Orlov usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Orlov usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Orlov usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Orlov usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 56 | 35.7% | 48.2% |
| e6 | 36 | 22.9% | 68.1% |
| c5 | 35 | 22.3% | 72.9% |
| b6 | 13 | 8.3% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.2% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 90.2% | 59.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Georgi Orlov's chess games
All 690 games by Georgi Orlov 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: 379 wins, 91 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 35 | 20/1/14 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 18/3/8 | 62.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 18/2/7 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 78 | 39/10/29 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 55 | 24/8/23 | 43.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 16/3/4 | 69.6% |
| A25 | English Opening | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,680 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Apr 2023 | Pouya Idani | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | E94 |
| Oct 2014 | Anton Kovalyov | 2,622 | USA tt | E06 |
| Jun 2022 | Aram Hakobyan | 2,615 | Titled Tue Early | D19 |
| Feb 2023 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,612 | Titled Tue Early | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 506 | 303.5 | 2,323 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,517 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 19 | 8 | 2,382 |
| ch-Washington State | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,445 |
| PRO League Pacific | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-Kohtla Jarve | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| Keres Memorial 29th | 2004 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,634 |
| 30th Keres Memorial | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 2,353 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georgi Orlov's chess games?
690 games by Georgi Orlov, 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 Georgi Orlov has played.
What does Georgi Orlov play on the first move as White?
Across 363 games with White in our database, Georgi Orlov opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georgi Orlov answers 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Georgi Orlov play as White?
As White, Georgi Orlov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 62.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (27 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 363 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georgi Orlov play as Black?
As Black, Georgi Orlov most often plays: Indian Defense (78 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (55 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 69.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 327 games.
What is Georgi Orlov's FIDE rating?
Georgi Orlov is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess and 2,409 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,530 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Georgi Orlov played?
Our database contains 690 games by Georgi Orlov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 379 wins, 91 draws, 220 losses (54.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georgi Orlov?
690 games by Georgi Orlov 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.