Prepare against Leonid Nozdrachev
IM · Russia · World #6,807 classical · FIDE ID 24113433
Our database contains 1,168 games by Leonid Nozdrachev, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Nozdrachev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Nozdrachev 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 | 2,229 | 2,446 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,442 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,479 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,168 | 528 | 166 | 474 | 45.2% |
| As White | 586 | 278 | 93 | 215 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 582 | 250 | 73 | 259 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Nozdrachev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Nozdrachev's side.
First moves as White (586 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 488 | 83.3% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 79 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.9% | 70.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nozdrachev usually continues c3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nozdrachev usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nozdrachev usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nozdrachev usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nozdrachev usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …a6 (3% of these games) — Nozdrachev usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 123 | 45.9% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 64 | 23.9% | 39.8% |
| e5 | 40 | 14.9% | 51.2% |
| c5 | 31 | 11.6% | 64.5% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 109 | 54.2% | 52.8% |
| d6 | 69 | 34.3% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 15 | 7.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Leonid Nozdrachev's chess games
All 1,168 games by Leonid Nozdrachev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 528 wins, 166 draws, 474 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 146 | 76/20/50 | 52.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 37 | 21/1/15 | 56.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 36 | 16/6/14 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 13/6/3 | 59.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 16 | 11/0/5 | 68.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 106 | 58/8/40 | 54.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 44 | 13/6/25 | 29.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 25 | 14/3/8 | 56.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 11/0/12 | 47.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,680 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Aug 2021 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,678 | Titled Tue | A21 |
| Apr 2021 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,667 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | E05 |
| Mar 2021 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,641 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Jun 2013 | Daniil Dubov | 2,638 | 66th ch-RUS Higher League | D76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 772 | 405.5 | 2,322 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 25 | 13 | 2,409 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11 | 2,218 |
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,389 |
| Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,321 |
| Moscow Kolomenskaya Open | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,443 |
| Kolomna Open | 2016 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,369 |
| Dubna Open | 2007 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Nozdrachev's chess games?
1,168 games by Leonid Nozdrachev, from Apr 2005 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 Nozdrachev has played.
What does Leonid Nozdrachev play on the first move as White?
Across 586 games with White in our database, Leonid Nozdrachev opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Nozdrachev answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Leonid Nozdrachev play as White?
As White, Leonid Nozdrachev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (146 games, 52.1% win rate); Italian Game (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 586 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Nozdrachev play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Nozdrachev most often plays: Philidor (106 games, 54.7% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 582 games.
What is Leonid Nozdrachev's FIDE rating?
Leonid Nozdrachev is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Leonid Nozdrachev played?
Our database contains 1,168 games by Leonid Nozdrachev, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 528 wins, 166 draws, 474 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Nozdrachev?
1,168 games by Leonid Nozdrachev 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.