Prepare against Oleg Bocharov
Russia · World #61,361 classical · FIDE ID 4172990
When preparing against Oleg Bocharov, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 65 games by Oleg Bocharov, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Bocharov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Bocharov 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 | 1,851 | 1,955 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,934 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,759 | 1,913 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 24 | 17 | 24 | 36.9% |
| As White | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Bocharov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Bocharov's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 84.8% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Bocharov usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bocharov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bocharov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Bocharov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bocharov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Oleg Bocharov's chess games
All 65 games by Oleg Bocharov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 24 wins, 17 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Vladimir Provkin | 2,217 | sf Voronezh Championship Open | D51 |
| Oct 2007 | Vladimir Koshelev | 2,067 | Voronezh CC fin | A81 |
| Oct 2012 | Evgeny Ioffe | 2,056 | ch-Voronezh | D12 |
| Mar 2014 | Evgeny Klimentov | 2,003 | Voronezh Rating Open 03-B | B70 |
| Oct 2013 | Vladimir Mikhailovi Filippov | 2,000 | ch-Voronezh | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Voronezh | 2013 | 16 | 8 | 1,926 |
| 01 Voronezh Rating Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
| 14th Voronezh Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,063 |
| Voronezh Rating Open 03-B | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,012 |
| Voronezh CC fin | 2007 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,878 |
| Voronezh Club sf Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,910 |
| Voronezh Winter Open | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,725 |
| 11th Voronezh Open B | 2007 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Bocharov's chess games?
65 games by Oleg Bocharov, from Oct 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 Bocharov has played.
What does Oleg Bocharov play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Oleg Bocharov opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Bocharov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Oleg Bocharov play as White?
As White, Oleg Bocharov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Bocharov play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Bocharov most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Oleg Bocharov's FIDE rating?
Oleg Bocharov is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,759 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Oleg Bocharov played?
Our database contains 65 games by Oleg Bocharov, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 17 draws, 24 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Bocharov?
65 games by Oleg Bocharov 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.