Prepare against Evgeniy Podolchenko
GM · Serbia · World #4,987 classical · FIDE ID 13504134
Our database contains 663 games by Evgeniy Podolchenko, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Evgeniy Podolchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgeniy Podolchenko 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 | 2,274 | 2,523 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,317 | 2,449 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,353 | 2,445 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 663 | 260 | 288 | 115 | 39.2% |
| As White | 337 | 142 | 141 | 54 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 326 | 118 | 147 | 61 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgeniy Podolchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgeniy Podolchenko's side.
First moves as White (337 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 293 | 86.9% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 9.8% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 2.4% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.9% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Podolchenko usually continues c4 (62.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Podolchenko usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Podolchenko usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Podolchenko usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Podolchenko usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Podolchenko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 68 | 43.0% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 56 | 35.4% | 61.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 10.8% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 12 | 7.6% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 99 | 81.1% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 15.6% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Evgeniy Podolchenko's chess games
All 663 games by Evgeniy Podolchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Aug 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: 260 wins, 288 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 46 | 19/21/6 | 41.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 40 | 22/14/4 | 55.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 36 | 18/16/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 14/10/6 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 2/13/1 | 12.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 11/11/4 | 42.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 3/13/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 5/8/1 | 35.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 1/11/2 | 7.1% |
| A62 | Catalan | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,668 | 76th ch-BLR | E32 |
| Mar 2010 | Konstantin Sakaev | 2,635 | 11th ch-EU | E99 |
| Mar 2010 | Romain Edouard | 2,617 | 11th ch-EU | D27 |
| Sep 2010 | David W L Howell | 2,616 | Olympiad-39 | D87 |
| Jan 2008 | Sergei Azarov | 2,594 | ch-BLR | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BLR | 2011 | 45 | 19.5 | 2,420 |
| Minsk Open | 2015 | 41 | 28.5 | 2,458 |
| ch-BLR U20 | 2008 | 27 | 14 | 2,293 |
| Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open | 2020 | 18 | 11 | 2,209 |
| Moscow Region Spring | 2009 | 15 | 8 | 2,426 |
| Minsk Inautomarket Open | 2007 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,448 |
| chT-BLR | 2017 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2015 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,492 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexei Fedorov (13 games) · David Gochelashvili (12 games) · Kirill Stupak (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgeniy Podolchenko's chess games?
663 games by Evgeniy Podolchenko, from Jan 2004 to Aug 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 Evgeniy Podolchenko has played.
What does Evgeniy Podolchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 337 games with White in our database, Evgeniy Podolchenko opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgeniy Podolchenko answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games).
What openings does Evgeniy Podolchenko play as White?
As White, Evgeniy Podolchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (46 games, 41.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (40 games, 55.0% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 337 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgeniy Podolchenko play as Black?
As Black, Evgeniy Podolchenko most often plays: French: Classical Variation (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 326 games.
What is Evgeniy Podolchenko's FIDE rating?
Evgeniy Podolchenko is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,317 in rapid and 2,353 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,523 (May 2010).
How many games has Evgeniy Podolchenko played?
Our database contains 663 games by Evgeniy Podolchenko, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 260 wins, 288 draws, 115 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgeniy Podolchenko?
663 games by Evgeniy Podolchenko 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.