Prepare against Vadim Bobkov
FM · Russia · World #6,603 classical · FIDE ID 34110876
Our database contains 758 games by Vadim Bobkov, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Bobkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Bobkov 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 | 2,233 | 2,346 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,220 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,238 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 758 | 361 | 75 | 322 | 47.6% |
| As White | 379 | 170 | 41 | 168 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 379 | 191 | 34 | 154 | 50.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadim Bobkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadim Bobkov's side.
First moves as White (379 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 326 | 86.0% | 50.5% |
| e4 | 44 | 11.6% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 50.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Bobkov usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Bobkov usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bobkov usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Bobkov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bobkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Bobkov usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 65.4% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 42 | 25.9% | 63.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 54.3% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 38 | 29.5% | 51.3% |
| g6 | 17 | 13.2% | 67.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Vadim Bobkov's chess games
All 758 games by Vadim Bobkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 361 wins, 75 draws, 322 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 55 | 25/4/26 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 41 | 25/3/13 | 61.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 40 | 15/5/20 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 18/3/10 | 58.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 67 | 39/6/22 | 58.2% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 65 | 33/6/26 | 50.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 25 | 10/2/13 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 13/2/7 | 59.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Volodar Murzin | 2,664 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Nov 2022 | Aryan Tari | 2,660 | Titled Tue Late | A17 |
| Sep 2024 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,646 | Titled Tue Early | B29 |
| Aug 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,640 | Titled Tue Late | D38 |
| Jun 2024 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,633 | Chess.com Speed Play In | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 640 | 339 | 2,306 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,211 |
| chT-RUS U14 | 2017 | 17 | 12 | 1,954 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,541 |
| 6th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,000 |
| Malaya Zemlya Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,252 |
| Speed Chess GP4 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
| 22nd Voronezh Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Bobkov's chess games?
758 games by Vadim Bobkov, from Jul 2013 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 Vadim Bobkov has played.
What does Vadim Bobkov play on the first move as White?
Across 379 games with White in our database, Vadim Bobkov opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Bobkov answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Vadim Bobkov play as White?
As White, Vadim Bobkov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (55 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 61.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (40 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 379 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Bobkov play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Bobkov most often plays: Modern Defense (67 games, 58.2% win rate); Sicilian (65 games, 50.8% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 379 games.
What is Vadim Bobkov's FIDE rating?
Vadim Bobkov is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Vadim Bobkov played?
Our database contains 758 games by Vadim Bobkov, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 361 wins, 75 draws, 322 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Bobkov?
758 games by Vadim Bobkov 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.