Prepare against Ruslan Prigodin
Lithuania · World #17,911 classical · FIDE ID 12801550
Our database contains 204 games by Ruslan Prigodin, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruslan Prigodin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruslan Prigodin 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 | 2,076 | 2,085 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 77 | 63 | 64 | 37.7% |
| As White | 103 | 45 | 29 | 29 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 101 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruslan Prigodin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruslan Prigodin's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 69.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 19.4% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.7% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Prigodin usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Prigodin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Prigodin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 52.5% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Prigodin usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Prigodin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Prigodin usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 50.0% | 57.5% |
| c6 | 11 | 27.5% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 56.5% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Ruslan Prigodin's chess games
All 204 games by Ruslan Prigodin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 77 wins, 63 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Henrikas Asauskas | 2,240 | TCh-LTU 2026 | B10 |
| May 2020 | Kai Junge | 2,181 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A48 |
| Oct 2009 | Christian Brauer | 2,112 | 10th Liberec Open | A15 |
| May 2020 | Barbara Skuhala | 2,095 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | B12 |
| Jun 2008 | Modestas Ziogas | 2,086 | 5th Baltija Cup Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2015 | 22 | 11 | 1,992 |
| Vilnius School Rating | 2014 | 19 | 13 | 1,917 |
| ch-LTU | 2011 | 18 | 9 | 2,004 |
| ch-LTU U20 | 2008 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,765 |
| chT-LTU | 2019 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,029 |
| Vilnius Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| 8th Klaipeda Sea Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| Panevezys Elite Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruslan Prigodin's chess games?
204 games by Ruslan Prigodin, from Apr 2008 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 Prigodin has played.
What does Ruslan Prigodin play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Ruslan Prigodin opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruslan Prigodin answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ruslan Prigodin play as White?
As White, Ruslan Prigodin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruslan Prigodin play as Black?
As Black, Ruslan Prigodin most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Ruslan Prigodin's FIDE rating?
Ruslan Prigodin is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ruslan Prigodin played?
Our database contains 204 games by Ruslan Prigodin, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 63 draws, 64 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruslan Prigodin?
204 games by Ruslan Prigodin 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.