Prepare against Dmitry Gordievsky
GM · Russia · World #560 classical · FIDE ID 24112798
Our database contains 1,486 games by Dmitry Gordievsky, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Gordievsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Gordievsky 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 | 2,504 | 2,653 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,427 | 2,525 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,546 | 2,614 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,486 | 726 | 332 | 428 | 48.9% |
| As White | 728 | 383 | 152 | 193 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 758 | 343 | 180 | 235 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Gordievsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Gordievsky's side.
First moves as White (728 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 386 | 53.0% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 244 | 33.5% | 64.1% |
| c4 | 62 | 8.5% | 62.9% |
| e4 | 27 | 3.7% | 70.4% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Gordievsky usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gordievsky usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gordievsky usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Gordievsky usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Gordievsky usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Gordievsky usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 238 | 68.8% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 47 | 13.6% | 56.4% |
| e6 | 14 | 4.0% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 13 | 3.8% | 80.8% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 3.8% | 69.2% |
| g6 | 11 | 3.2% | 81.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 120 | 52.6% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 61 | 26.8% | 63.9% |
| f5 | 29 | 12.7% | 75.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 3.1% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.2% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
Dmitry Gordievsky's chess games
All 1,486 games by Dmitry Gordievsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 726 wins, 332 draws, 428 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 68 | 35/14/19 | 51.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 67 | 38/15/14 | 56.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 62 | 24/16/22 | 38.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 35/11/11 | 61.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 14/2/12 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 25 | 14/0/11 | 56.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 80 | 34/25/21 | 42.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 69 | 45/6/18 | 65.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 58 | 24/14/20 | 41.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 42 | 16/9/17 | 38.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 30 | 17/7/6 | 56.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 15/5/8 | 53.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,777 | ch-Moscow Superfinal | E63 |
| Jun 2026 | Duda,J | 2,739 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | A04 |
| Mar 2018 | Hao Wang | 2,713 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | A13 |
| Jun 2026 | Andreikin,D | 2,710 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | A80 |
| Jun 2026 | Maghsoodloo,Parham | 2,706 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 355 | 222.5 | 2,506 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 48 | 30 | 2,497 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-Moscow | 2017 | 35 | 24.5 | 2,593 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 34 | 16.5 | 2,633 |
| 7th Wch Blitz | 2013 | 30 | 13.5 | 2,507 |
| Wch Rapid | 2018 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,431 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2016 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,461 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tamas Banusz (18 games) · David Anton Guijarro (16 games) · Grigoriy Oparin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Gordievsky's chess games?
1,486 games by Dmitry Gordievsky, from Apr 2005 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 Dmitry Gordievsky has played.
What does Dmitry Gordievsky play on the first move as White?
Across 728 games with White in our database, Dmitry Gordievsky opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Gordievsky answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Gordievsky play as White?
As White, Dmitry Gordievsky's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (68 games, 51.5% win rate); English Opening (67 games, 56.7% win rate); Slav Defense (62 games, 38.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 728 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Gordievsky play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Gordievsky most often plays: Sicilian (80 games, 42.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (69 games, 65.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (58 games, 41.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 758 games.
What is Dmitry Gordievsky's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Gordievsky is currently rated 2,504 in classical chess, 2,427 in rapid and 2,546 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,653 (May 2018).
How many games has Dmitry Gordievsky played?
Our database contains 1,486 games by Dmitry Gordievsky, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 726 wins, 332 draws, 428 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Gordievsky?
1,486 games by Dmitry Gordievsky 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.