Prepare against Vadim Afanasiev
FM · Russia · World #6,934 classical · FIDE ID 4128257
Our database contains 159 games by Vadim Afanasiev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Afanasiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Afanasiev 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 | 2,226 | 2,305 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,297 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,378 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 48 | 57 | 54 | 30.2% |
| As White | 84 | 28 | 32 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 75 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadim Afanasiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadim Afanasiev's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 94.0% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Afanasiev usually continues c4 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Afanasiev usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Afanasiev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Afanasiev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Afanasiev usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Afanasiev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 41.9% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 22.6% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 26.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.6% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Vadim Afanasiev's chess games
All 159 games by Vadim Afanasiev 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: 48 wins, 57 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 2,526 | St Petersburg Blitz | D35 |
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Baikov | 2,470 | ch-Moscow | D85 |
| Jan 1995 | Sergey Krasnov | 2,345 | ch-Moscow Open | D79 |
| Oct 2021 | Tigran Nazaretyan | 2,316 | 28th Rostov on Don Rapid GP Stage | A55 |
| Jul 2025 | Pavel S. Dvalishvili | 2,297 | IM RR SPENS 2 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Moscow Open | 1998 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
| ch-Moscow | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,324 |
| IM RR SPENS 2 | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,478 |
| Minsk Amateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| Fantastico IM RR 2 | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,474 |
| Paracin Prestige Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,143 |
| Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,111 |
| RUS-Cup02 | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Afanasiev's chess games?
159 games by Vadim Afanasiev, 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 Vadim Afanasiev has played.
What does Vadim Afanasiev play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Vadim Afanasiev opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Afanasiev answers 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Vadim Afanasiev play as White?
As White, Vadim Afanasiev's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Afanasiev play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Afanasiev most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Vadim Afanasiev's FIDE rating?
Vadim Afanasiev is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Vadim Afanasiev played?
Our database contains 159 games by Vadim Afanasiev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 57 draws, 54 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Afanasiev?
159 games by Vadim Afanasiev 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.