Prepare against Romans Tolmacevs
LVA · World #32,406 classical · FIDE ID 11618590
Our database contains 75 games by Romans Tolmacevs, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Romans Tolmacevs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romans Tolmacevs 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 | 1,972 | 2,043 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,208 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,117 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 24 | 13 | 38 | 32.0% |
| As White | 41 | 13 | 6 | 22 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romans Tolmacevs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romans Tolmacevs's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 68.3% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 29.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Tolmacevs usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Tolmacevs usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Tolmacevs usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Tolmacevs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Tolmacevs usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Romans Tolmacevs's chess games
All 75 games by Romans Tolmacevs in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Aug 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Matiss Mustaps | 2,329 | 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | B15 |
| May 2026 | Lauris Laimins | 2,167 | Tukuma novada atklātā čempionāta ātrajā šahā - 2026 III posms 24.05.2026 | D35 |
| Jul 2026 | Ivans Kolesnikovs | 2,055 | Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | Akims Jefimovs | 2,050 | Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | B15 |
| Mar 2026 | Ansis Kantans | 1,838 | 2026. gada Latvijas jauniešu čempionāta fināls | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,675 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,318 |
| Plunge Open B 38th | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,229 |
| Tukuma novada atklātā čempionāta ātrajā šahā - 2026 III posms 24.05.2026 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,091 |
| Panevezys Gigant Open B | 2017 | 6 | 1 | – |
| Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,161 |
| 2026. gada Latvijas jauniešu čempionāta fināls | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,889 |
| Latvijas 2026. gada 1/2 fināls | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romans Tolmacevs's chess games?
75 games by Romans Tolmacevs, from Aug 2017 to Aug 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 Romans Tolmacevs has played.
What does Romans Tolmacevs play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Romans Tolmacevs opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romans Tolmacevs answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games).
What openings does Romans Tolmacevs play as White?
As White, Romans Tolmacevs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romans Tolmacevs play as Black?
As Black, Romans Tolmacevs most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Romans Tolmacevs's FIDE rating?
Romans Tolmacevs is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Romans Tolmacevs played?
Our database contains 75 games by Romans Tolmacevs, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 38 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romans Tolmacevs?
75 games by Romans Tolmacevs 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.