Prepare against Vadim Lavrinenkov
FM · DEU · World #3,285 classical · FIDE ID 12908452
When preparing against Vadim Lavrinenkov, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 55.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 218 games by Vadim Lavrinenkov, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Lavrinenkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Lavrinenkov 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 | 2,327 | 2,346 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,349 | 2,349 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,397 | 2,436 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 97 | 57 | 64 | 44.5% |
| As White | 107 | 55 | 24 | 28 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 111 | 42 | 33 | 36 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadim Lavrinenkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadim Lavrinenkov's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 72.8% | 64.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 17.5% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.8% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Lavrinenkov usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Lavrinenkov usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lavrinenkov usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lavrinenkov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lavrinenkov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Lavrinenkov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 49.1% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 21.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 17.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.8% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 50.0% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 38.2% | 34.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Vadim Lavrinenkov's chess games
All 218 games by Vadim Lavrinenkov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 97 wins, 57 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,491 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Aug 2019 | Cyril Marcelin | 2,439 | 3rd Innsbruck Open | B10 |
| Apr 2018 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,432 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | D20 |
| May 2024 | Michael Fedorovsky | 2,406 | BL2-Sued playoff 1 | E51 |
| Apr 2019 | Spartak Grigorian | 2,384 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Bayern 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,403 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,343 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,188 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,431 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| ch-GER Net final U18 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,443 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Lavrinenkov's chess games?
218 games by Vadim Lavrinenkov, from May 2012 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 Lavrinenkov has played.
What does Vadim Lavrinenkov play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Vadim Lavrinenkov opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Lavrinenkov answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Vadim Lavrinenkov play as White?
As White, Vadim Lavrinenkov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Lavrinenkov play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Lavrinenkov most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Vadim Lavrinenkov's FIDE rating?
Vadim Lavrinenkov is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess, 2,349 in rapid and 2,397 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Vadim Lavrinenkov played?
Our database contains 218 games by Vadim Lavrinenkov, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 57 draws, 64 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Lavrinenkov?
218 games by Vadim Lavrinenkov 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.