Prepare against Rustem Gorbenko
CM · Slovakia · World #7,871 classical · FIDE ID 14111438
When preparing against Rustem Gorbenko, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 524 games by Rustem Gorbenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rustem Gorbenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rustem Gorbenko 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 | 2,208 | 2,235 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,104 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,222 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 524 | 221 | 62 | 241 | 42.2% |
| As White | 273 | 123 | 29 | 121 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 251 | 98 | 33 | 120 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rustem Gorbenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rustem Gorbenko's side.
First moves as White (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 236 | 86.8% | 49.8% |
| e4 | 31 | 11.4% | 51.6% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 49.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Gorbenko usually continues c4 (40.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gorbenko usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Gorbenko usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Gorbenko usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gorbenko usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gorbenko usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 72 | 61.5% | 46.5% |
| c5 | 42 | 35.9% | 59.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 58.5% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 29 | 35.4% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Rustem Gorbenko's chess games
All 524 games by Rustem Gorbenko 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: 221 wins, 62 draws, 241 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 37 | 20/1/16 | 54.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 36 | 12/4/20 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 6/1/17 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D38 |
| Aug 2009 | Alexander Kalinin | 2,459 | 5th Geller Mem Open A | E22 |
| Sep 2024 | Vasiliy Korchmar | 2,429 | Titled Tue Late | D24 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
| Jul 2025 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,390 | Titled Tue Late | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 394 | 180 | 2,132 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 8 | 2,197 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 17 | 8 | 2,192 |
| ch-UKR sf U14 | 2000 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-UKR sf U16 | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| 7th Geller Memorial Open B | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-SVK Amateurs | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,063 |
| Gyor Matrai Nyar Open | 1997 | 8 | 2 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rustem Gorbenko's chess games?
524 games by Rustem Gorbenko, 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 Rustem Gorbenko has played.
What does Rustem Gorbenko play on the first move as White?
Across 272 games with White in our database, Rustem Gorbenko opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rustem Gorbenko answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Rustem Gorbenko play as White?
As White, Rustem Gorbenko's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (37 games, 54.1% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 273 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rustem Gorbenko play as Black?
As Black, Rustem Gorbenko most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Rustem Gorbenko's FIDE rating?
Rustem Gorbenko is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Rustem Gorbenko played?
Our database contains 524 games by Rustem Gorbenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 221 wins, 62 draws, 241 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rustem Gorbenko?
524 games by Rustem Gorbenko 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.