Prepare against Roman Ryabukhin
FM · PRT · World #5,069 classical · FIDE ID 24257893
When preparing against Roman Ryabukhin, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 289 games by Roman Ryabukhin, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Roman Ryabukhin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Ryabukhin 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 | 2,272 | 2,321 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,323 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,246 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 126 | 27 | 136 | 43.6% |
| As White | 144 | 77 | 11 | 56 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 145 | 49 | 16 | 80 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Ryabukhin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Ryabukhin's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 51.4% | 50.7% |
| e4 | 60 | 43.5% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.6% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Ryabukhin usually continues Nc3 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ryabukhin usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Ryabukhin usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Ryabukhin usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ryabukhin usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Ryabukhin usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 81.9% | 38.1% |
| c6 | 12 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 89.8% | 43.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Roman Ryabukhin's chess games
All 289 games by Roman Ryabukhin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Sep 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: 126 wins, 27 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 33 | 15/1/17 | 45.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/3/14 | 29.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,579 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Feb 2025 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,460 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Feb 2024 | Jose Guilherme B Li Santos | 2,428 | Portimao Open | D05 |
| Aug 2025 | Kevin Spraggett | 2,426 | 4th Leca Chess Open | B28 |
| Jan 2025 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 138 | 63.5 | 2,225 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| Portuguese Masters 2024-5 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| Silves Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,181 |
| 12th Famalicao Open | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,257 |
| GXA Alekhine Mem | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,298 |
| Maia Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Ryabukhin's chess games?
289 games by Roman Ryabukhin, from Oct 2016 to Sep 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 Ryabukhin has played.
What does Roman Ryabukhin play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Roman Ryabukhin opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Ryabukhin answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Roman Ryabukhin play as White?
As White, Roman Ryabukhin's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Ryabukhin play as Black?
As Black, Roman Ryabukhin most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Roman Ryabukhin's FIDE rating?
Roman Ryabukhin is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Roman Ryabukhin played?
Our database contains 289 games by Roman Ryabukhin, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 27 draws, 136 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Ryabukhin?
289 games by Roman Ryabukhin 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.