Prepare against Rodion Radzhabov
FM · Russia · World #5,544 classical · FIDE ID 884715
When preparing against Rodion Radzhabov, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as Black, 18.5% over 27 games.
Our database contains 655 games by Rodion Radzhabov, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rodion Radzhabov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodion Radzhabov 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 | 2,259 | 2,406 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,312 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,284 | 2,314 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 655 | 234 | 161 | 260 | 35.7% |
| As White | 320 | 126 | 76 | 118 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 335 | 108 | 85 | 142 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodion Radzhabov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodion Radzhabov's side.
First moves as White (320 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 242 | 75.6% | 50.2% |
| Nf3 | 52 | 16.3% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 19 | 5.9% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 50.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Radzhabov usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Radzhabov usually continues Nc3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Radzhabov usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Radzhabov usually continues g3 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Radzhabov usually continues g3 (47.4% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Radzhabov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 144 | 86.2% | 49.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 12.0% | 45.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 83.3% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 16 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
Rodion Radzhabov's chess games
All 655 games by Rodion Radzhabov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 234 wins, 161 draws, 260 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 56 | 24/10/22 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 28 | 12/4/12 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 53 | 18/17/18 | 34.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 49 | 20/16/13 | 40.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 27 | 5/9/13 | 18.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,655 | Titled Tue | A50 |
| Jun 2024 | David Paravyan | 2,610 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Apr 2023 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,601 | Kazakhstan Cup | B30 |
| Mar 2021 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 2,580 | ch-Urals | B47 |
| Apr 2020 | Vojtech Plat | 2,555 | Titled Tue | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 238 | 108.5 | 2,266 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,282 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2022 | 28 | 10 | 2,299 |
| ch-Cheliabinsk sf | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 1,892 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-B | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 2,271 |
| chT2-RUS | 2021 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-Urals | 2022 | 16 | 9 | 2,201 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,396 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yaroslav Remizov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodion Radzhabov's chess games?
655 games by Rodion Radzhabov, from Nov 2010 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 Rodion Radzhabov has played.
What does Rodion Radzhabov play on the first move as White?
Across 320 games with White in our database, Rodion Radzhabov opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodion Radzhabov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Rodion Radzhabov play as White?
As White, Rodion Radzhabov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 320 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodion Radzhabov play as Black?
As Black, Rodion Radzhabov most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 40.8% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (27 games, 18.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 335 games.
What is Rodion Radzhabov's FIDE rating?
Rodion Radzhabov is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,284 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (May 2019).
How many games has Rodion Radzhabov played?
Our database contains 655 games by Rodion Radzhabov, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 234 wins, 161 draws, 260 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodion Radzhabov?
655 games by Rodion Radzhabov 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.