Prepare against Gleb Babanin
FM · Russia · World #3,456 classical · FIDE ID 34152536
Our database contains 306 games by Gleb Babanin, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gleb Babanin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gleb Babanin 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 | 2,321 | 2,321 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,273 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,410 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 306 | 126 | 42 | 138 | 41.2% |
| As White | 151 | 62 | 24 | 65 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 155 | 64 | 18 | 73 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gleb Babanin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gleb Babanin's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 79.5% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 29 | 19.2% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Babanin usually continues Nf3 (42.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Babanin usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Babanin usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Babanin usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Babanin usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Babanin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 57.8% | 47.3% |
| e5 | 24 | 37.5% | 35.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 56.7% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
Gleb Babanin's chess games
All 306 games by Gleb Babanin in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 126 wins, 42 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/1/12 | 27.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,634 | chT-RUS Blitz | B11 |
| May 2021 | Timur Gareyev | 2,606 | St Petersburg Amir Cup Rapid | B31 |
| Jun 2026 | Goldin,A | 2,537 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | D38 |
| Nov 2019 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,531 | ch-EU rapid U18 | C76 |
| Oct 2023 | Ivan Rozum | 2,531 | ch-RUS Blitz | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 27 | 16 | 2,103 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,427 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 9 | 2,441 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 20 | 8 | 2,293 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,160 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,312 |
| chT-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,415 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
Interactive opening tree from all 306 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gleb Babanin's chess games?
306 games by Gleb Babanin, from Jun 2013 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 Gleb Babanin has played.
What does Gleb Babanin play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Gleb Babanin opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gleb Babanin answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Gleb Babanin play as White?
As White, Gleb Babanin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gleb Babanin play as Black?
As Black, Gleb Babanin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Gleb Babanin's FIDE rating?
Gleb Babanin is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Gleb Babanin played?
Our database contains 306 games by Gleb Babanin, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 42 draws, 138 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gleb Babanin?
306 games by Gleb Babanin 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.