Prepare against Oleg Bocharnikov
Russia · World #137,717 classical · FIDE ID 4137370
When preparing against Oleg Bocharnikov, expect 1.Nf3 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 94 games by Oleg Bocharnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Bocharnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Bocharnikov 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 | 1,626 | 2,022 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,723 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 25 | 13 | 56 | 26.6% |
| As White | 45 | 13 | 9 | 23 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 4 | 33 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Bocharnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Bocharnikov's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 42 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 93% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bocharnikov usually continues d4 (40.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Bocharnikov usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Bocharnikov usually continues e4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bocharnikov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 95.7% | 38.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Oleg Bocharnikov's chess games
All 94 games by Oleg Bocharnikov 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Alexander Rubtsov | 2,336 | Petrovskaya Ladya Open 08 | D00 |
| May 2009 | Victor A Bojarinov | 2,319 | 6th Nizhnij Novgorod Voroniatov Memorial | A04 |
| Jun 2004 | Anatoly Sedenko | 2,176 | Voronezh Open B | A30 |
| Jun 2004 | Denis Dudin | 2,138 | Voronezh Open B | A84 |
| Jan 2009 | Aleksandr Kalinin | 2,110 | 16th Nizhnij Novgorod Dubinin Memorial | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Open B | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| Moscow Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,956 |
| Obninsk Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,982 |
| 6th Nizhnij Novgorod Voroniatov Memorial | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,919 |
| 16th Nizhnij Novgorod Dubinin Memorial | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,091 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,942 |
| 15th Nizhnij Novgorod Dubinin Memorial | 2008 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,736 |
| Petrovskaya Ladya Open 08 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Bocharnikov's chess games?
94 games by Oleg Bocharnikov, 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 Oleg Bocharnikov has played.
What does Oleg Bocharnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Oleg Bocharnikov opens with 1.Nf3 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Bocharnikov answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Oleg Bocharnikov play as White?
As White, Oleg Bocharnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Bocharnikov play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Bocharnikov most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Oleg Bocharnikov's FIDE rating?
Oleg Bocharnikov is currently rated 1,626 in classical chess and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Oleg Bocharnikov played?
Our database contains 94 games by Oleg Bocharnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 56 losses (26.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Bocharnikov?
94 games by Oleg Bocharnikov 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.