Prepare against Vadim Pischikov
Russia · World #37,998 classical · FIDE ID 4100280
When preparing against Vadim Pischikov, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 169 games by Vadim Pischikov, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Pischikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Pischikov 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 | 1,945 | 2,184 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,168 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,174 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 56 | 36 | 77 | 33.1% |
| As White | 87 | 37 | 15 | 35 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 82 | 19 | 21 | 42 | 23.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 1,590 rated games against 964 different opponents, across 162 events in 10 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 486 | 215 | 113 | 158 | 44.2% | 2,040 | 2,086 | 23 |
| Rapid | 181 | 95 | 23 | 63 | 52.5% | 1,997 | 2,048 | 7 |
| Blitz | 798 | 401 | 67 | 330 | 50.3% | 2,065 | 2,090 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 650 | 149 | 111 | 390 | 22.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 808 | 541 | 108 | 159 | 67.0% |
Wins over titled players: 12 vs GM · 34 vs IM · 52 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 7 vs WGM · 5 vs WIM · 19 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 158 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46 | 23 | 7 | 16 | 1,866 | 1,920 |
| 2025 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,725 | 1,782 |
| 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1,803 | 1,875 |
| 2022 | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 1,883 | 1,999 |
| 2019 | 43 | 26 | 2 | 15 | 1,924 | 2,014 |
| 2018 | 103 | 51 | 7 | 45 | 2,000 | 2,019 |
| 2017 | 176 | 89 | 18 | 69 | 1,986 | 2,023 |
| 2016 | 163 | 77 | 26 | 60 | 2,066 | 2,103 |
| 2015 | 165 | 80 | 16 | 69 | 2,098 | 2,113 |
| 2014 | 282 | 142 | 36 | 104 | 2,093 | 2,137 |
| 2013 | 159 | 86 | 29 | 44 | 2,022 | 2,101 |
| 2012 | 152 | 61 | 38 | 53 | 2,105 | 2,110 |
| 2011 | 68 | 33 | 15 | 20 | 2,073 | 2,141 |
| 2010 | 77 | 32 | 21 | 24 | 2,055 | 2,086 |
| 2009 | 53 | 20 | 9 | 24 | 2,084 | 2,067 |
| 2008 | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 2,011 | 1,931 |
| 2007 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2,209 | 2,209 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2,056 | 1,656 |
Where Vadim Pischikov has played
Russia (137) · Poland (6) · Belarus (4) · Czechia (4) · Latvia (4) · Estonia (2) · Georgia (2) · France (1) · Moldova (1) · Ukraine (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadim Pischikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadim Pischikov's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 83.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 14.5% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pischikov usually continues c4 (38.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pischikov usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Pischikov usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pischikov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Pischikov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Pischikov usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 33.3% | 30.8% |
| d6 | 11 | 28.2% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 21.4% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Vadim Pischikov's chess games
All 169 games by Vadim Pischikov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Oct 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: 56 wins, 36 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,507 | Peterhof Open | A03 |
| Aug 2016 | Julien Lamorelle | 2,376 | St Petersburg Summer Open | A44 |
| Jan 2010 | Sergei Sokolov | 2,363 | Peterhof Open | B00 |
| Mar 2011 | Ruslan Kashtanov | 2,355 | St Petersburg Spring Open | A42 |
| Feb 2011 | Zviad Sichinava | 2,340 | ch-St Petersburg sf | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Spring Open | 2012 | 18 | 12 | 2,194 |
| St Petersburg Mai Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,076 |
| ch-St Petersburg sf | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,231 |
| 20th Chigorin Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,973 |
| 17th Chigorin Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,036 |
| 18th Chigorin Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,075 |
| St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Pischikov's chess games?
169 games by Vadim Pischikov, from Oct 2008 to Oct 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 Pischikov has played.
What does Vadim Pischikov play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Vadim Pischikov opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Pischikov answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Vadim Pischikov play as White?
As White, Vadim Pischikov's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Pischikov play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Pischikov most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Vadim Pischikov's FIDE rating?
Vadim Pischikov is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Vadim Pischikov played?
Our database contains 169 games by Vadim Pischikov, covering Oct 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 36 draws, 77 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Pischikov?
169 games by Vadim Pischikov 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.