Prepare against Rakhil Eidelson
WGM · Belarus · World #86,301 classical · FIDE ID 13500210
When preparing against Rakhil Eidelson, expect 1.d4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 799 games by Rakhil Eidelson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rakhil Eidelson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rakhil Eidelson 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 | 1,770 | 2,309 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,862 | 2,113 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 2,177 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 799 | 279 | 246 | 274 | 34.9% |
| As White | 414 | 155 | 132 | 127 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 385 | 124 | 114 | 147 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rakhil Eidelson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rakhil Eidelson's side.
First moves as White (414 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 155 | 37.4% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 152 | 36.7% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 102 | 24.6% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Eidelson usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Eidelson usually continues c4 (67.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Eidelson usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Eidelson usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Eidelson usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Eidelson usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 151 | 75.9% | 47.0% |
| d6 | 20 | 10.1% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 14 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 122 | 93.8% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
Rakhil Eidelson's chess games
All 799 games by Rakhil Eidelson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 279 wins, 246 draws, 274 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 54 | 18/20/16 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 36 | 13/16/7 | 36.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 11/11/13 | 31.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 99 | 35/23/41 | 35.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 47 | 14/16/17 | 29.8% |
| E68 | English Opening | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 22 | 2/8/12 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Alexey Ivanov | 2,431 | 16th Chigorin Mem | A07 |
| Dec 2010 | Marina Nechaeva | 2,411 | Bykova Memorial Open w | B50 |
| Jan 2001 | Inna Gaponenko | 2,409 | ch-EU rapid w | B56 |
| Jan 2004 | Ekaterina Korbut | 2,400 | St Petersburg Rudenko Memorial w | C11 |
| Jan 2001 | Tatiana Kosintseva | 2,397 | ch-EU rapid w | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Rudenko Memorial w | 2011 | 63 | 39.5 | 2,297 |
| St Petersburg w | 2007 | 48 | 27 | 2,311 |
| ch-BLR w | 2019 | 48 | 24.5 | 2,163 |
| Bykova Memorial Open w | 2010 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,194 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2022 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,961 |
| St Petersburg White Nights w | 2000 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,322 |
| Cheliabinsk Kibizov Memorial A | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,092 |
| Cheliabinsk w | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 2,093 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Svetlana Petrenko (17 games) · Evgeniya Doluhanova (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rakhil Eidelson's chess games?
799 games by Rakhil Eidelson, from Apr 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 Rakhil Eidelson has played.
What does Rakhil Eidelson play on the first move as White?
Across 414 games with White in our database, Rakhil Eidelson opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rakhil Eidelson answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rakhil Eidelson play as White?
As White, Rakhil Eidelson's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (54 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 31.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 414 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rakhil Eidelson play as Black?
As Black, Rakhil Eidelson most often plays: Sicilian (99 games, 35.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (47 games, 29.8% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 385 games.
What is Rakhil Eidelson's FIDE rating?
Rakhil Eidelson is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,862 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Rakhil Eidelson played?
Our database contains 799 games by Rakhil Eidelson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 279 wins, 246 draws, 274 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rakhil Eidelson?
799 games by Rakhil Eidelson 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.