Prepare against Grigoriy Safronov
FIDE · World #65,500 classical · FIDE ID 24253146
When preparing against Grigoriy Safronov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Grigoriy Safronov, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Grigoriy Safronov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grigoriy Safronov 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 | 1,837 | 1,883 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,922 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,918 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 34.2% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grigoriy Safronov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grigoriy Safronov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Safronov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Safronov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Safronov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Grigoriy Safronov's chess games
All 38 games by Grigoriy Safronov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Andrei Obodchuk | 2,185 | 24th IPCA WCh | E49 |
| Jul 2024 | Henry Lopez | 2,060 | 23rd IPCA Wch Blitz | E81 |
| Aug 2023 | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 2,023 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B07 |
| Jul 2025 | Sundui Sonom | 1,952 | 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | E40 |
| Jul 2025 | Jiri Novak | 1,936 | 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 7 | 1,720 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,002 |
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,933 |
| IPCA Wch 23rd | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,689 |
| 23rd IPCA Wch Blitz | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,460 |
| 21st Orsha Open A | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,894 |
| II Russian Team Men's Cup | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grigoriy Safronov's chess games?
38 games by Grigoriy Safronov, from Mar 2018 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 Grigoriy Safronov has played.
What does Grigoriy Safronov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Grigoriy Safronov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grigoriy Safronov answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Grigoriy Safronov play as White?
As White, Grigoriy Safronov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grigoriy Safronov play as Black?
As Black, Grigoriy Safronov most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Grigoriy Safronov's FIDE rating?
Grigoriy Safronov is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Grigoriy Safronov played?
Our database contains 38 games by Grigoriy Safronov, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigoriy Safronov?
38 games by Grigoriy Safronov 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.