Prepare against Ruslan Draganov
FM · Russia · World #22,235 classical · FIDE ID 4108736
Our database contains 109 games by Ruslan Draganov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruslan Draganov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruslan Draganov 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 | 2,039 | 2,244 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,196 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,204 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 48 | 23 | 38 | 44.0% |
| As White | 60 | 23 | 15 | 22 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 51.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruslan Draganov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruslan Draganov's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 63.3% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 16 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.7% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Draganov usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Draganov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Draganov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Draganov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Draganov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Draganov usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 70.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
Ruslan Draganov's chess games
All 109 games by Ruslan Draganov 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: 48 wins, 23 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Artem Sadovsky | 2,347 | chT2-RUS | A41 |
| Jan 1999 | Sergey Krylov | 2,340 | 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | B90 |
| Jan 1999 | Kai Bjerring | 2,305 | 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | B73 |
| May 2014 | Lubov Zsiltzova-Lisenko | 2,268 | 13th IBCA Wch Blind | B45 |
| Jul 1998 | Milutin Sakic | 2,225 | 9th IBCA Wch blind | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-RUS | 2019 | 19 | 8 | 2,190 |
| 2nd IBCA ch-EU blind | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,337 |
| Abakan Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| ch-Krasnoyarsk | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| 9th IBCA Wch blind | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,274 |
| ch-Khakasia | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| 13th IBCA Wch Blind | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruslan Draganov's chess games?
109 games by Ruslan Draganov, 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 Ruslan Draganov has played.
What does Ruslan Draganov play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Ruslan Draganov opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruslan Draganov answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Ruslan Draganov play as White?
As White, Ruslan Draganov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruslan Draganov play as Black?
As Black, Ruslan Draganov most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Ruslan Draganov's FIDE rating?
Ruslan Draganov is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Ruslan Draganov played?
Our database contains 109 games by Ruslan Draganov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 23 draws, 38 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruslan Draganov?
109 games by Ruslan Draganov 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.