Prepare against Konstantin Tarlev
GM · Ukraine · World #377 classical · FIDE ID 14114089
Our database contains 860 games by Konstantin Tarlev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Konstantin Tarlev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantin Tarlev 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 | 2,537 | 2,598 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,569 | 2,599 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,506 | 2,634 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 860 | 402 | 309 | 149 | 46.7% |
| As White | 429 | 208 | 159 | 62 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 431 | 194 | 150 | 87 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Konstantin Tarlev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Konstantin Tarlev's side.
First moves as White (429 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 247 | 57.6% | 63.4% |
| d4 | 87 | 20.3% | 67.8% |
| c4 | 50 | 11.7% | 72.0% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 6.1% | 80.8% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 1.9% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Tarlev usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Tarlev usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Tarlev usually continues d4 (62.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 67.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Tarlev usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Tarlev usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Tarlev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 46.0% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 75 | 33.5% | 52.0% |
| Nc6 | 14 | 6.3% | 67.9% |
| c6 | 11 | 4.9% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.1% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.2% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 123 | 78.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 26 | 16.6% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Konstantin Tarlev's chess games
All 860 games by Konstantin Tarlev 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: 402 wins, 309 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 35 | 15/12/8 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 12/10/4 | 46.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 47 | 26/11/10 | 55.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 20/10/6 | 55.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 4/14/6 | 16.7% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 10/5/1 | 62.5% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Areshchenko | 2,672 | chT-ROM | E60 |
| Jun 2012 | Maxim Turov | 2,667 | 16th Voronezh Open | E62 |
| Nov 2017 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,650 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Jun 2011 | Zaven Andriasian | 2,640 | 15th Voronezh Open A | C18 |
| Sep 2023 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,625 | chT-ROM | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 72 | 42 | 2,601 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 48 | 27 | 2,469 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 36 | 26.5 | 2,548 |
| Anapa | 2011 | 35 | 27.5 | 2,500 |
| Lipetsk King's Gambit B | 2010 | 19 | 16 | 2,528 |
| ch-UKR | 2003 | 18 | 9 | 2,430 |
| Arad Open | 2013 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,509 |
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,559 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantin Tarlev's chess games?
860 games by Konstantin Tarlev, 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 Konstantin Tarlev has played.
What does Konstantin Tarlev play on the first move as White?
Across 429 games with White in our database, Konstantin Tarlev opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantin Tarlev answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Konstantin Tarlev play as White?
As White, Konstantin Tarlev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 429 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantin Tarlev play as Black?
As Black, Konstantin Tarlev most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 55.3% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (24 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 431 games.
What is Konstantin Tarlev's FIDE rating?
Konstantin Tarlev is currently rated 2,537 in classical chess, 2,569 in rapid and 2,506 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,598 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Konstantin Tarlev played?
Our database contains 860 games by Konstantin Tarlev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 402 wins, 309 draws, 149 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantin Tarlev?
860 games by Konstantin Tarlev 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.