Prepare against Vladimir Baklan
GM · Ukraine · World #436 classical · FIDE ID 14102196
Our database contains 2,464 games by Vladimir Baklan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Baklan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Baklan 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 | 2,523 | 2,656 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,624 | 2,665 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,610 | 2,634 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,464 | 1,073 | 1,139 | 252 | 43.5% |
| As White | 1,229 | 625 | 514 | 90 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 1,235 | 448 | 625 | 162 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Baklan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Baklan's side.
First moves as White (1,229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,211 | 98.5% | 71.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 71.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Baklan usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Baklan usually continues Nf3 (70.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Baklan usually continues d4 (72.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Baklan usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Baklan usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Baklan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (561 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 356 | 63.5% | 68.3% |
| e6 | 148 | 26.4% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 18 | 3.2% | 47.2% |
| g6 | 15 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 2.3% | 65.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 1.8% | 65.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (470 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 423 | 90.0% | 59.2% |
| d6 | 29 | 6.2% | 72.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.7% | 81.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Baklan's chess games
All 2,464 games by Vladimir Baklan 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: 1,073 wins, 1,139 draws, 252 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 173 | 88/69/16 | 50.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 87 | 42/35/10 | 48.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 76 | 45/25/6 | 59.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 75 | 35/33/7 | 46.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 74 | 44/20/10 | 59.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 70 | 35/35/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 57 | 27/27/3 | 47.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 57 | 32/24/1 | 56.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 52 | 25/24/3 | 48.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 46 | 21/23/2 | 45.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 227 | 94/107/26 | 41.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 104 | 20/71/13 | 19.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 85 | 19/57/9 | 22.4% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 66 | 32/28/6 | 48.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 56 | 10/39/7 | 17.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 54 | 9/32/13 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 46 | 19/22/5 | 41.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 45 | 20/18/7 | 44.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 40 | 18/17/5 | 45.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40 | 20/17/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,709 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| May 2014 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,692 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B30 |
| May 2020 | Anton Korobov | 2,688 | Gladiators May 10th | E94 |
| May 2004 | Alexey Dreev | 2,682 | ACP Blitz Prelim1 3rd | E12 |
| Jun 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,680 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | E34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 143 | 95 | 2,535 |
| chT-ROM | 2022 | 111 | 72.5 | 2,611 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2017 | 41 | 23.5 | 2,653 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 37 | 27 | 2,628 |
| chT-TUR | 2014 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,621 |
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 19 | 10 | 2,564 |
| ACP Blitz Prelim1 3rd | 2004 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,634 |
| Groningen Open A | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,529 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yuriy Kuzubov (27 games) · Anton Korobov (24 games) · Ruslan Ponomariov (23 games) · Alexander Kovchan (20 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Baklan's chess games?
2,464 games by Vladimir Baklan, 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 Vladimir Baklan has played.
What does Vladimir Baklan play on the first move as White?
Across 1,229 games with White in our database, Vladimir Baklan opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Baklan answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Baklan play as White?
As White, Vladimir Baklan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (173 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (87 games, 48.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (76 games, 59.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Baklan play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Baklan most often plays: Sicilian (227 games, 41.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (104 games, 19.2% win rate); English Opening (85 games, 22.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,235 games.
What is Vladimir Baklan's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Baklan is currently rated 2,523 in classical chess, 2,624 in rapid and 2,610 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,656 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Vladimir Baklan played?
Our database contains 2,464 games by Vladimir Baklan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,073 wins, 1,139 draws, 252 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Baklan?
2,464 games by Vladimir Baklan 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.