Prepare against Roman Dobrovolskiy
Russia · World #17,410 classical · FIDE ID 24119474
When preparing against Roman Dobrovolskiy, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Roman Dobrovolskiy, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Dobrovolskiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Dobrovolskiy 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 | 2,081 | 2,306 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,205 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,207 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 65 | 35 | 43 | 45.5% |
| As White | 69 | 33 | 16 | 20 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 74 | 32 | 19 | 23 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Dobrovolskiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Dobrovolskiy's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 85.5% | 57.6% |
| b3 | 7 | 10.1% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Dobrovolskiy usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Dobrovolskiy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Dobrovolskiy usually continues f4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 10% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dobrovolskiy usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Dobrovolskiy usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Dobrovolskiy usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 50.0% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 30.0% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 71.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Roman Dobrovolskiy's chess games
All 143 games by Roman Dobrovolskiy in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 65 wins, 35 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Dmitriy Khegay | 2,348 | Krasnoyarsk Marchko Memorial | C17 |
| Sep 2016 | Petr Mikhalchenko | 2,331 | ch-Krasnoyarsk Region | B06 |
| Dec 2013 | Evgeniy Burmakin | 2,268 | Krasnoyarsk Marchko Memorial | A01 |
| Oct 2016 | Vladimir Bychkov | 2,216 | ch-Krasnoyarsk Region | B23 |
| Oct 2015 | Oleg Yuryevich Pavlov | 2,206 | ch-Krasnoyarsk Region | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Krasnoyarsk | 2015 | 44 | 29 | 2,181 |
| Krasnoyarsk Marchko Memorial | 2014 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-Krasnoyarsk Region | 2016 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,249 |
| Krasnoyarsk Open | 2011 | 21 | 12 | 2,220 |
| Krasnoyarsk ch-City | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-Krasnoyarsk Regional | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,202 |
| ch-RUS U26 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Dobrovolskiy's chess games?
143 games by Roman Dobrovolskiy, from Oct 2005 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 Dobrovolskiy has played.
What does Roman Dobrovolskiy play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Roman Dobrovolskiy opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Dobrovolskiy answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Roman Dobrovolskiy play as White?
As White, Roman Dobrovolskiy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Dobrovolskiy play as Black?
As Black, Roman Dobrovolskiy most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Roman Dobrovolskiy's FIDE rating?
Roman Dobrovolskiy is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Roman Dobrovolskiy played?
Our database contains 143 games by Roman Dobrovolskiy, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 35 draws, 43 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Dobrovolskiy?
143 games by Roman Dobrovolskiy 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.