Prepare against Tolmacevs,Artjoms
FM · LVA · World #6,291 classical · FIDE ID 11617519
When preparing against Tolmacevs,Artjoms, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 29.3% over 41 games.
Our database contains 379 games by Tolmacevs,Artjoms, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tolmacevs,Artjoms's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tolmacevs,Artjoms 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 | 2,240 | 2,306 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,356 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,202 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 379 | 147 | 57 | 175 | 38.8% |
| As White | 192 | 85 | 31 | 76 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 187 | 62 | 26 | 99 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tolmacevs,Artjoms's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tolmacevs,Artjoms's side.
First moves as White (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 191 | 99.5% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Tolmacevs,Artjoms usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Tolmacevs,Artjoms usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tolmacevs,Artjoms usually continues d4 (64.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tolmacevs,Artjoms usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 88.2% | 39.6% |
| c6 | 11 | 11.8% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 88.5% | 33.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 9.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Tolmacevs,Artjoms's chess games
All 379 games by Tolmacevs,Artjoms in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 147 wins, 57 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 12/8/21 | 29.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 8/1/16 | 32.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Eric Lobron | 2,546 | V GM Sveshnikov Evgeny rapid memorial 2026 | A30 |
| Feb 2025 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,488 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Nov 2020 | Vladimir Sveshnikov | 2,418 | Mikhail Tal Blitz | B22 |
| Nov 2024 | Viacheslav Slovineanu | 2,412 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| Jul 2026 | Brilej,Jaka | 2,412 | 37th Czech Open A 2026 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 96 | 49 | 2,201 |
| Riga Christmas IM | 2025 | 17 | 8 | 2,281 |
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-LAT | 2025 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,094 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,087 |
| 2026. gada Latvijas čempionāts blicā | 2026 | 10 | 2 | 1,994 |
| 4th Prague Futures | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,006 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,666 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tolmacevs,Artjoms's chess games?
379 games by Tolmacevs,Artjoms, from Aug 2017 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 Tolmacevs,Artjoms has played.
What does Tolmacevs,Artjoms play on the first move as White?
Across 192 games with White in our database, Tolmacevs,Artjoms opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tolmacevs,Artjoms answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Tolmacevs,Artjoms play as White?
As White, Tolmacevs,Artjoms's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Scotch Game (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tolmacevs,Artjoms play as Black?
As Black, Tolmacevs,Artjoms most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 29.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Tolmacevs,Artjoms's FIDE rating?
Tolmacevs,Artjoms is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Tolmacevs,Artjoms played?
Our database contains 379 games by Tolmacevs,Artjoms, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 57 draws, 175 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tolmacevs,Artjoms?
379 games by Tolmacevs,Artjoms 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.