Prepare against Volodar Murzin
GM · FIDE · World #69 classical · FIDE ID 44155573
Our database contains 3,672 games by Volodar Murzin, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Volodar Murzin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volodar Murzin 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 | 2,650 | 2,678 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,620 | 2,644 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,670 | 2,672 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,672 | 1,875 | 855 | 942 | 51.1% |
| As White | 1,837 | 1,006 | 435 | 396 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 1,835 | 869 | 420 | 546 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volodar Murzin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volodar Murzin's side.
First moves as White (1,833 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,349 | 73.6% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 275 | 15.0% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 201 | 11.0% | 71.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.1% | 25.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Murzin usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Murzin usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Murzin usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Murzin usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Murzin usually continues Nf3 (59.2% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Murzin usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (858 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 372 | 43.4% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 328 | 38.2% | 60.8% |
| e5 | 99 | 11.5% | 51.0% |
| g6 | 27 | 3.1% | 63.0% |
| e6 | 22 | 2.6% | 56.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 0.8% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (656 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 440 | 67.1% | 64.0% |
| d5 | 213 | 32.5% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Volodar Murzin's chess games
All 3,672 games by Volodar Murzin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 1,875 wins, 855 draws, 942 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 224 | 127/39/58 | 56.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 144 | 78/31/35 | 54.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 116 | 68/24/24 | 58.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 108 | 68/24/16 | 63.0% |
| D02 | London System | 92 | 51/24/17 | 55.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 78 | 35/19/24 | 44.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 67 | 48/12/7 | 71.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 65 | 27/18/20 | 41.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 63 | 38/10/15 | 60.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 32/9/10 | 62.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 162 | 56/58/48 | 34.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 138 | 69/25/44 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 122 | 62/17/43 | 50.8% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 120 | 49/30/41 | 40.8% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 92 | 49/19/24 | 53.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 85 | 45/10/30 | 52.9% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 78 | 41/19/18 | 52.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 64 | 32/15/17 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 61 | 23/13/25 | 37.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 54 | 30/12/12 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | Titled Tuesday | B52 |
| Dec 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,805 | World Rapid 2024 | B33 |
| Jun 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,782 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C50 |
| Feb 2026 | Vincent Keymer | 2,776 | Titled Tue | A15 |
| Dec 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,771 | Wch Rapid | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,280 | 855 | 2,533 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 84 | 47.5 | 2,671 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 54 | 30 | 2,646 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2018 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,512 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2023 | 32 | 21 | 2,542 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2018 | 25 | 12 | 2,217 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 25 | 17 | 2,574 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,729 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (29 games) · Praggnanandhaa R (26 games) · Alexey Sarana (23 games) · Shamsiddin Vokhidov (21 games) · Denis Lazavik (20 games) · Erigaisi Arjun (20 games) · Arseniy Nesterov (17 games) · Raunak Sadhwani (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volodar Murzin's chess games?
3,672 games by Volodar Murzin, from Nov 2014 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 Volodar Murzin has played.
What does Volodar Murzin play on the first move as White?
Across 1,833 games with White in our database, Volodar Murzin opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volodar Murzin answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Volodar Murzin play as White?
As White, Volodar Murzin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (224 games, 56.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (144 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (116 games, 58.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,837 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volodar Murzin play as Black?
As Black, Volodar Murzin most often plays: Slav Defense (162 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (138 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (122 games, 50.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,835 games.
What is Volodar Murzin's FIDE rating?
Volodar Murzin is currently rated 2,650 in classical chess, 2,620 in rapid and 2,670 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,678 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Volodar Murzin played?
Our database contains 3,672 games by Volodar Murzin, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,875 wins, 855 draws, 942 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volodar Murzin?
3,672 games by Volodar Murzin 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.