Prepare against Roman Arhipov
Belarus · World #64,582 classical · FIDE ID 13529749
When preparing against Roman Arhipov, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 44 games by Roman Arhipov, covering Oct 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Arhipov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Arhipov 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 | 1,840 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,919 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 34.1% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Arhipov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Arhipov's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 88.5% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Arhipov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Arhipov usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Arhipov usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Arhipov usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Arhipov usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 22.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Roman Arhipov's chess games
All 44 games by Roman Arhipov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Platon Klachkou | 1,984 | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | D05 |
| Nov 2023 | Artsiom Bialiauski | 1,919 | Minsk Open | C41 |
| Apr 2024 | Ogulsuray Bayrambayeva | 1,848 | MSU Cup | E16 |
| Nov 2023 | Aliaksandar Kotau | 1,800 | Minsk Open | C28 |
| Nov 2023 | Anhelina Satskevich | 1,800 | Minsk Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,728 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 1,878 |
| ch-BLR sf | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,561 |
| MSU Cup | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,894 |
| ch-BLR U18 | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,693 |
| Minsk Bronstein 100 Memorial Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,202 |
| MSU Cup 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Arhipov's chess games?
44 games by Roman Arhipov, from Oct 2020 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 Roman Arhipov has played.
What does Roman Arhipov play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Roman Arhipov opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Arhipov answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Roman Arhipov play as White?
As White, Roman Arhipov's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Arhipov play as Black?
As Black, Roman Arhipov most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Roman Arhipov's FIDE rating?
Roman Arhipov is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Roman Arhipov played?
Our database contains 44 games by Roman Arhipov, covering Oct 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Arhipov?
44 games by Roman Arhipov 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.