Prepare against Roman Ovetchkin
GM · Russia · World #1,031 classical · FIDE ID 4119991
Our database contains 1,976 games by Roman Ovetchkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Ovetchkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Ovetchkin 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 | 2,449 | 2,560 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,355 | 2,539 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,335 | 2,543 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,976 | 944 | 506 | 526 | 47.8% |
| As White | 985 | 511 | 239 | 235 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 991 | 433 | 267 | 291 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Ovetchkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Ovetchkin's side.
First moves as White (985 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 483 | 49.0% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 397 | 40.3% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 89 | 9.0% | 71.9% |
| c4 | 15 | 1.5% | 70.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ovetchkin usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ovetchkin usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ovetchkin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Ovetchkin usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ovetchkin usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ovetchkin usually continues d4 (69.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (491 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 394 | 80.2% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 35 | 7.1% | 55.7% |
| c5 | 20 | 4.1% | 67.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 3.1% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 1.2% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (349 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 286 | 81.9% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 29 | 8.3% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 18 | 5.2% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.4% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.4% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.1% | 12.5% |
Roman Ovetchkin's chess games
All 1,976 games by Roman Ovetchkin 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: 944 wins, 506 draws, 526 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 121 | 67/13/41 | 55.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 92 | 51/18/23 | 55.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 60 | 32/17/11 | 53.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 45 | 29/13/3 | 64.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 30 | 14/14/2 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 19/5/6 | 63.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 16/7/5 | 57.1% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 26 | 8/4/14 | 30.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 102 | 50/22/30 | 49.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 84 | 43/16/25 | 51.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 78 | 38/18/22 | 48.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 58 | 20/29/9 | 34.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 50 | 25/4/21 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 44 | 22/9/13 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 38 | 16/14/8 | 42.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 36 | 12/10/14 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 35 | 20/9/6 | 57.1% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,736 | 65th ch-RUS Higher League | E90 |
| Feb 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,724 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Dec 2004 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,715 | RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5' | D45 |
| Apr 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | E08 |
| Dec 2004 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,686 | RUS Cup Qualifier 5 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 644 | 376 | 2,396 |
| ch-RUS sf | 2003 | 62 | 40.5 | 2,496 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2015 | 28 | 19.5 | 2,516 |
| chT2-RUS | 1996 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,591 |
| Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | 2023 | 21 | 11 | 2,542 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2009 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,512 |
| RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5' | 2004 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,570 |
| 99th Champions Challenge | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 2,567 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergey Volkov (13 games) · Evgeniy Najer (11 games) · Maxim Turov (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Ovetchkin's chess games?
1,976 games by Roman Ovetchkin, 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 Ovetchkin has played.
What does Roman Ovetchkin play on the first move as White?
Across 985 games with White in our database, Roman Ovetchkin opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Ovetchkin answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Roman Ovetchkin play as White?
As White, Roman Ovetchkin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (121 games, 55.4% win rate); Sicilian (92 games, 55.4% win rate); Slav Defense (60 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 985 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Ovetchkin play as Black?
As Black, Roman Ovetchkin most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (102 games, 49.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (84 games, 51.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (78 games, 48.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 991 games.
What is Roman Ovetchkin's FIDE rating?
Roman Ovetchkin is currently rated 2,449 in classical chess, 2,355 in rapid and 2,335 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,560 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Roman Ovetchkin played?
Our database contains 1,976 games by Roman Ovetchkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 944 wins, 506 draws, 526 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Ovetchkin?
1,976 games by Roman Ovetchkin 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.