Prepare against Leonid Dvinskikh
Russia · World #72,957 classical · FIDE ID 24169528
When preparing against Leonid Dvinskikh, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Leonid Dvinskikh, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Dvinskikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Dvinskikh 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 | 1,812 | 2,099 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 2,073 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 2,142 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 80 | 58 | 82 | 36.4% |
| As White | 107 | 41 | 30 | 36 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 113 | 39 | 28 | 46 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Dvinskikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Dvinskikh's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 86.0% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 10.3% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Dvinskikh usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Dvinskikh usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Dvinskikh usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Dvinskikh usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Dvinskikh usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Dvinskikh usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 89.5% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 89.4% | 44.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Leonid Dvinskikh's chess games
All 220 games by Leonid Dvinskikh in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 80 wins, 58 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Nikolaj Purgin | 2,255 | ch-Kirov Region | A91 |
| Oct 2014 | Denis Tarasov | 2,224 | ch-Kirov Region | D94 |
| May 2013 | Sergey Savinykh | 2,219 | 3rd Kirov Arakelian Memorial-B | C64 |
| Nov 2017 | Denis Shurakov | 2,189 | 1st Kirov Smetanin Memorial | C45 |
| Aug 2017 | Konstantin Ljashenko | 2,114 | 4th Kirov Chudinovskikh Memorial A | A91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kirov | 2019 | 46 | 19 | 1,955 |
| ch-Kirov Region | 2014 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-Kirov FL | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,943 |
| 2nd Kirov Chudinovskikh Memorial | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 2,018 |
| 5th Kirov Chudinovskikh Memorial | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| 7th Vyatka Cup | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 1,937 |
| 4th Kirov Arakelian Memorial-B | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| Kirov Vyatki Cup-B 3rd | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,068 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yrij Kaisin (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Dvinskikh's chess games?
220 games by Leonid Dvinskikh, from Mar 2010 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 Leonid Dvinskikh has played.
What does Leonid Dvinskikh play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Leonid Dvinskikh opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Dvinskikh answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Leonid Dvinskikh play as White?
As White, Leonid Dvinskikh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Dvinskikh play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Dvinskikh most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Leonid Dvinskikh's FIDE rating?
Leonid Dvinskikh is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Leonid Dvinskikh played?
Our database contains 220 games by Leonid Dvinskikh, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 58 draws, 82 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Dvinskikh?
220 games by Leonid Dvinskikh 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.