Prepare against Pavel Bezdenezhnyh
Russia · World #34,439 classical · FIDE ID 24126845
When preparing against Pavel Bezdenezhnyh, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Pavel Bezdenezhnyh, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Bezdenezhnyh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Bezdenezhnyh 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 | 1,962 | 2,200 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 2,187 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,112 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 7 | 20 | 30.8% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Bezdenezhnyh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Bezdenezhnyh's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Bezdenezhnyh usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bezdenezhnyh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Bezdenezhnyh usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Pavel Bezdenezhnyh's chess games
All 39 games by Pavel Bezdenezhnyh in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D90 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Sergey G. Kalugin | 2,413 | 20th Voronezh Open A | B76 |
| May 2016 | Georgij Tenikashvili | 2,319 | chT2-RUS | B11 |
| Nov 2009 | Vladimir Berezov | 2,060 | Verkhnya Salda Open | B01 |
| May 2016 | Nikolay A Zakharov | 1,990 | chT2-RUS | B53 |
| Jun 2016 | Ivan Matskevich | 1,976 | 38th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-RUS | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 2,035 |
| Verkhnya Salda Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| 38th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,110 |
| 20th Voronezh Open A | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-Gornozavodsk 8th okrug Open | 2007 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Bezdenezhnyh's chess games?
39 games by Pavel Bezdenezhnyh, from Oct 2006 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 Pavel Bezdenezhnyh has played.
What does Pavel Bezdenezhnyh play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Pavel Bezdenezhnyh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Bezdenezhnyh answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Bezdenezhnyh play as White?
As White, Pavel Bezdenezhnyh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Bezdenezhnyh play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Bezdenezhnyh most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Pavel Bezdenezhnyh's FIDE rating?
Pavel Bezdenezhnyh is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Pavel Bezdenezhnyh played?
Our database contains 39 games by Pavel Bezdenezhnyh, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Bezdenezhnyh?
39 games by Pavel Bezdenezhnyh 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.