Prepare against Philip Ardovsky
Russia · World #35,999 classical · FIDE ID 4111176
Our database contains 190 games by Philip Ardovsky, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip Ardovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Ardovsky 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 | 1,954 | 2,052 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 81 | 32 | 77 | 42.6% |
| As White | 93 | 48 | 15 | 30 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 97 | 33 | 17 | 47 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Ardovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Ardovsky's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 84.9% | 60.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 8.6% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ardovsky usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ardovsky usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ardovsky usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Ardovsky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ardovsky usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 90.0% | 42.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 74.2% | 34.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 19.4% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
Philip Ardovsky's chess games
All 190 games by Philip Ardovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 81 wins, 32 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Denton J Dykes | 2,354 | — | C01 |
| Mar 2004 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,312 | — | B51 |
| Mar 2004 | Sergio Reinso | 2,303 | — | B74 |
| Mar 2003 | Jacob Henriksson | 2,161 | Internet Section 16-A | C68 |
| Apr 2008 | Vladimir Liang | 2,152 | Perm Open 2 03 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Section 18-A | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| Internet Section 14-A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,227 |
| Internet Section 14-B | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,472 |
| Internet Section 15-B | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,333 |
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| Perm Open 04 | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,156 |
| Perm Open 08 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,077 |
| Perm Open A 01 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Ardovsky's chess games?
190 games by Philip Ardovsky, from Jul 2007 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 Philip Ardovsky has played.
What does Philip Ardovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Philip Ardovsky opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Ardovsky answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Philip Ardovsky play as White?
As White, Philip Ardovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Ardovsky play as Black?
As Black, Philip Ardovsky most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Philip Ardovsky's FIDE rating?
Philip Ardovsky is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Philip Ardovsky played?
Our database contains 190 games by Philip Ardovsky, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 32 draws, 77 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Ardovsky?
190 games by Philip Ardovsky 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.