Prepare against Ruslan Pogorelov
GM · Spain · World #4,988 classical · FIDE ID 14100363
Our database contains 2,291 games by Ruslan Pogorelov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruslan Pogorelov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruslan Pogorelov 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 | 2,274 | 2,489 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,334 | 2,392 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,394 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,291 | 1,049 | 681 | 559 | 45.8% |
| As White | 1,150 | 601 | 322 | 226 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 1,141 | 448 | 359 | 333 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruslan Pogorelov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruslan Pogorelov's side.
First moves as White (1,150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 962 | 83.7% | 68.7% |
| d4 | 109 | 9.5% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 76 | 6.6% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 68.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pogorelov usually continues c4 (74.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Pogorelov usually continues d4 (64.2% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pogorelov usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Pogorelov usually continues c4 (46.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Pogorelov usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Pogorelov usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (539 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 430 | 79.8% | 61.3% |
| c6 | 59 | 10.9% | 41.5% |
| e6 | 39 | 7.2% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 1.3% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 0.6% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (395 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 371 | 93.9% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 18 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Ruslan Pogorelov's chess games
All 2,291 games by Ruslan Pogorelov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,049 wins, 681 draws, 559 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 199 | 116/47/36 | 58.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 188 | 89/59/40 | 47.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 166 | 109/30/26 | 65.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 107 | 51/37/19 | 47.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 94 | 58/25/11 | 61.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 60 | 35/11/14 | 58.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 51 | 26/14/11 | 51.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 27 | 15/7/5 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 196 | 103/38/55 | 52.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 125 | 43/44/38 | 34.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 107 | 50/24/33 | 46.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 72 | 21/30/21 | 29.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 58 | 24/21/13 | 41.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 58 | 27/17/14 | 46.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 43 | 16/14/13 | 37.2% |
| E08 | Catalan | 39 | 14/14/11 | 35.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 24/6/5 | 68.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 33 | 5/15/13 | 15.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 2,635 | Ibercaja Open A | A18 |
| Aug 2000 | Oleg Korneev | 2,619 | 17th Collado Villalba Open | C02 |
| Jun 2009 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,605 | 5th Sort Open | D15 |
| Jul 2010 | Yasser Quesada Perez | 2,603 | 30th Benasque Open | A30 |
| Jul 2009 | Romain Edouard | 2,597 | 3rd Pamplona San Juan Open | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamplona Open | 2007 | 48 | 30.5 | 2,470 |
| Las Palmas Open | 1999 | 34 | 21.5 | 2,460 |
| Mondariz Open | 1997 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,462 |
| Berga Open | 1995 | 17 | 11 | 2,529 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open | 1998 | 17 | 14 | 2,596 |
| Badalona Open | 1995 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,681 |
| San Sebastian Open | 1996 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,558 |
| Balaguer Open | 2003 | 16 | 10 | 2,484 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oleg Korneev (25 games) · Azer Mirzoev (18 games) · Karen Movsziszian (12 games) · Marc Narciso Dublan (11 games) · Kevin Spraggett (11 games) · Bogdan Lalic (10 games) · Aleksa Strikovic (10 games) · Mihail Marin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruslan Pogorelov's chess games?
2,291 games by Ruslan Pogorelov, from Apr 2003 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 Ruslan Pogorelov has played.
What does Ruslan Pogorelov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,150 games with White in our database, Ruslan Pogorelov opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruslan Pogorelov answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Ruslan Pogorelov play as White?
As White, Ruslan Pogorelov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (199 games, 58.3% win rate); Slav Defense (188 games, 47.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (166 games, 65.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruslan Pogorelov play as Black?
As Black, Ruslan Pogorelov most often plays: Sicilian (196 games, 52.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (125 games, 34.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (107 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,141 games.
What is Ruslan Pogorelov's FIDE rating?
Ruslan Pogorelov is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,334 in rapid and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,489 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ruslan Pogorelov played?
Our database contains 2,291 games by Ruslan Pogorelov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,049 wins, 681 draws, 559 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruslan Pogorelov?
2,291 games by Ruslan Pogorelov 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.