Prepare against Roman Garifullin
FM · Russia · World #9,040 classical · FIDE ID 4132963
Our database contains 43 games by Roman Garifullin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Garifullin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Garifullin 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 | 2,185 | 2,337 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,291 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,312 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 60.5% |
| As White | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 61.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 59.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Garifullin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Garifullin's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Garifullin usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Garifullin usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Garifullin usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Roman Garifullin's chess games
All 43 games by Roman Garifullin 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: 26 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Mikhail Vitinik | 2,374 | ch-Primorie PL | B33 |
| Jan 2006 | Nikolay Korniushin | 2,356 | ch-Primorie PL | B23 |
| Jan 2006 | Andrey Gritsenko | 2,319 | ch-Primorie PL | A28 |
| Jan 2006 | Egor Kharitonov | 2,316 | ch-Primorie PL | A31 |
| Mar 2008 | Anton Golubkov | 2,288 | 3rd Vladivostok Open | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladivostok Open | 2010 | 18 | 12 | 2,239 |
| 3rd Vladivostok Open | 2008 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,401 |
| ch-Primorie PL | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,576 |
| Vladivostok Cup Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Garifullin's chess games?
43 games by Roman Garifullin, 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 Roman Garifullin has played.
What does Roman Garifullin play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Roman Garifullin opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Garifullin answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Roman Garifullin play as White?
As White, Roman Garifullin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 72.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Garifullin play as Black?
As Black, Roman Garifullin most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Roman Garifullin's FIDE rating?
Roman Garifullin is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Roman Garifullin played?
Our database contains 43 games by Roman Garifullin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses (60.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Garifullin?
43 games by Roman Garifullin 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.