Prepare against Vadim Milov
GM · CHE · World #215 classical · FIDE ID 1304364
Our database contains 873 games by Vadim Milov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Milov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Milov 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 | 2,579 | 2,705 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,616 | 2,664 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,519 | 2,622 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 873 | 453 | 253 | 167 | 51.9% |
| As White | 447 | 256 | 118 | 73 | 57.3% |
| As Black | 426 | 197 | 135 | 94 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadim Milov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadim Milov's side.
First moves as White (447 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 384 | 85.9% | 72.1% |
| c4 | 49 | 11.0% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 72.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Milov usually continues c4 (74.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Milov usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Milov usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 62.2% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Milov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Milov usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Milov usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 142 | 67.3% | 69.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 9.5% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 18 | 8.5% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 15 | 7.1% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 12 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 70.5% | 59.5% |
| g6 | 24 | 15.4% | 70.8% |
| d5 | 16 | 10.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Vadim Milov's chess games
All 873 games by Vadim Milov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 453 wins, 253 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 71 | 46/14/11 | 64.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 59 | 23/25/11 | 39.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 42 | 29/11/2 | 69.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 26/3/6 | 74.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 119 | 67/30/22 | 56.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 48 | 20/17/11 | 41.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 24 | 7/13/4 | 29.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,788 | 09th Corsica Masters | C10 |
| Nov 2005 | Judit Polgar | 2,735 | 09th Corsica Masters | E48 |
| Jul 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,697 | Villarrobledo Open 24th | B14 |
| Oct 2006 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,683 | Aiaccio Masters Open | D12 |
| Jun 2003 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,677 | 4th ch-EU | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2015 | 68 | 49 | 2,657 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2015 | 62 | 38.5 | 2,549 |
| Geneve Open | 2005 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,686 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2005 | 19 | 11 | 2,501 |
| 8th Wch Blitz | 2014 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,397 |
| Corsica Masters Open | 2005 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,678 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 7 | 2,269 |
| 4th ch-EU | 2003 | 13 | 8 | 2,652 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Milov's chess games?
873 games by Vadim Milov, from Apr 2003 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 Milov has played.
What does Vadim Milov play on the first move as White?
Across 447 games with White in our database, Vadim Milov opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Milov answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Vadim Milov play as White?
As White, Vadim Milov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (71 games, 64.8% win rate); Slav Defense (59 games, 39.0% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 69.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 447 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Milov play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Milov most often plays: Sicilian (119 games, 56.3% win rate); Modern Defense (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 426 games.
What is Vadim Milov's FIDE rating?
Vadim Milov is currently rated 2,579 in classical chess, 2,616 in rapid and 2,519 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,705 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Vadim Milov played?
Our database contains 873 games by Vadim Milov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 453 wins, 253 draws, 167 losses (51.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Milov?
873 games by Vadim Milov 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.