Prepare against Petr Palachev
IM · Russia · World #4,086 classical · FIDE ID 24129003
Our database contains 742 games by Petr Palachev, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Palachev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Palachev 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 | 2,301 | 2,419 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,384 | 2,439 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,354 | 2,388 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 742 | 283 | 215 | 244 | 38.1% |
| As White | 374 | 153 | 108 | 113 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 368 | 130 | 107 | 131 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Palachev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Palachev's side.
First moves as White (374 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 291 | 77.8% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 11.8% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 17 | 4.5% | 67.6% |
| e4 | 16 | 4.3% | 46.9% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.3% | 70.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Palachev usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Palachev usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Palachev usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Palachev usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Palachev usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Palachev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 70 | 40.0% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 44 | 25.1% | 39.8% |
| c5 | 34 | 19.4% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 5.1% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 9 | 5.1% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.4% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 53.8% | 45.1% |
| d5 | 55 | 41.7% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Petr Palachev's chess games
All 742 games by Petr Palachev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 283 wins, 215 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 56 | 23/15/18 | 41.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 32 | 10/13/9 | 31.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 27 | 9/5/13 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,736 | Titled Tue | A06 |
| Nov 2020 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,726 | Titled Tue | D38 |
| Apr 2018 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,724 | Titled Tue | B35 |
| Oct 2018 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,639 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Jun 2018 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,638 | Titled Tue | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 198 | 108 | 2,433 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 34 | 12.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-Samara | 2012 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,082 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 25 | 13 | 2,456 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2011 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-Samara Region FL | 2007 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,102 |
| chT-RUS Clubs U18 | 2008 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Palachev's chess games?
742 games by Petr Palachev, from Jul 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 Petr Palachev has played.
What does Petr Palachev play on the first move as White?
Across 374 games with White in our database, Petr Palachev opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Palachev answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Petr Palachev play as White?
As White, Petr Palachev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (56 games, 41.1% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 374 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Palachev play as Black?
As Black, Petr Palachev most often plays: Slav Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 368 games.
What is Petr Palachev's FIDE rating?
Petr Palachev is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,384 in rapid and 2,354 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Petr Palachev played?
Our database contains 742 games by Petr Palachev, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 283 wins, 215 draws, 244 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Palachev?
742 games by Petr Palachev 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.