Prepare against Ruslan Gnechko
Russia · World #15,353 classical · FIDE ID 14135868
When preparing against Ruslan Gnechko, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 43.5% over 23 games.
Our database contains 290 games by Ruslan Gnechko, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruslan Gnechko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruslan Gnechko 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 | 2,102 | 2,254 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,320 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,272 | 2,326 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 290 | 107 | 41 | 142 | 36.9% |
| As White | 149 | 63 | 19 | 67 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 141 | 44 | 22 | 75 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruslan Gnechko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruslan Gnechko's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 49.7% | 50.7% |
| e4 | 41 | 27.5% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 16.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.7% | 35.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gnechko usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gnechko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Gnechko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Gnechko usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gnechko usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gnechko usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 33.8% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 19 | 29.2% | 44.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.2% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 42.6% | 32.5% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 42.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Ruslan Gnechko's chess games
All 290 games by Ruslan Gnechko in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 107 wins, 41 draws, 142 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | David Paravyan | 2,620 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Jun 2024 | Pouya Idani | 2,595 | Titled Tue Early | B83 |
| Sep 2021 | Alexandr Fier | 2,564 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| Jun 2022 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Late | A80 |
| Mar 2021 | Gabor Nagy | 2,516 | Titled Tue | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 231 | 95.5 | 2,209 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,999 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| IPCA Wch-B 13th | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| IPCA Wch-B 11th | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,278 |
| Sochi IPCA Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,906 |
| RUS Cup tt | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,161 |
| III Russian Team Cup | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruslan Gnechko's chess games?
290 games by Ruslan Gnechko, from Jul 2012 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 Gnechko has played.
What does Ruslan Gnechko play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Ruslan Gnechko opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruslan Gnechko answers 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ruslan Gnechko play as White?
As White, Ruslan Gnechko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruslan Gnechko play as Black?
As Black, Ruslan Gnechko most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Ruslan Gnechko's FIDE rating?
Ruslan Gnechko is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,272 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Ruslan Gnechko played?
Our database contains 290 games by Ruslan Gnechko, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 41 draws, 142 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruslan Gnechko?
290 games by Ruslan Gnechko 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.