Prepare against Vadim Kazakov
Russia · World #7,885 classical · FIDE ID 54194245
Our database contains 68 games by Vadim Kazakov, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Kazakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Kazakov 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 | 2,208 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,285 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,246 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 19 | 22 | 27 | 27.9% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 97.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kazakov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Vadim Kazakov's chess games
All 68 games by Vadim Kazakov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 19 wins, 22 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,482 | chT-RUS Rapid 2024 | A15 |
| Nov 2025 | R Kezin | 2,472 | 21st Ugra Governor's Cup | B51 |
| Nov 2025 | Erik Obgolts | 2,368 | 21st Ugra Governor's Cup | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Krivenko,S | 2,311 | Serbia Open 2026 | E60 |
| Nov 2023 | Aleksandr Ol Shirokov | 2,280 | 19th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Ugra Governor's Cup | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,406 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,317 |
| 19th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,349 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| 20th Ugra Governor's Cup | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 Online Qualifiers | Finals | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,065 |
| Barnaul Kura Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,896 |
| Montenegro Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Kazakov's chess games?
68 games by Vadim Kazakov, from Jun 2016 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 Kazakov has played.
What does Vadim Kazakov play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Vadim Kazakov opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Kazakov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Vadim Kazakov play as White?
As White, Vadim Kazakov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Kazakov play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Kazakov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Vadim Kazakov's FIDE rating?
Vadim Kazakov is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vadim Kazakov played?
Our database contains 68 games by Vadim Kazakov, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 22 draws, 27 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Kazakov?
68 games by Vadim Kazakov 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.