Prepare against Vadim Pischikov
Russia · World #43,602 classical · FIDE ID 4100280
Our database contains 162 games by Vadim Pischikov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 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 | 2,097 | 2,184 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,168 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,174 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 54 | 35 | 73 | 33.3% |
| As White | 83 | 36 | 15 | 32 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 79 | 18 | 20 | 41 | 22.8% |
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 162 games by Vadim Pischikov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 54 wins, 35 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
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% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
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 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| 18th Chigorin Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,075 |
| St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-SZFO | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Pischikov's chess games?
162 games by Vadim Pischikov, from Oct 2008 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 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); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Torre Attack (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 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 79 games.
What is Vadim Pischikov's FIDE rating?
Vadim Pischikov is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Vadim Pischikov played?
Our database contains 162 games by Vadim Pischikov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 35 draws, 73 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Pischikov?
162 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.