Prepare against Vadim Razin
Canada · World #2,639 classical · FIDE ID 14119463
Our database contains 494 games by Vadim Razin, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Razin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Razin 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 | 2,353 | 2,434 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,350 | 2,562 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,355 | 2,543 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 494 | 257 | 102 | 135 | 52.0% |
| As White | 247 | 131 | 50 | 66 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 247 | 126 | 52 | 69 | 51.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadim Razin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadim Razin's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 238 | 96.4% | 63.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 3.2% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Razin usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Razin usually continues Nf3 (72.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Razin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Razin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Razin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Razin usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 116 | 99.1% | 63.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 66 | 89.2% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Vadim Razin's chess games
All 494 games by Vadim Razin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 257 wins, 102 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 55 | 32/11/12 | 58.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 35 | 23/5/7 | 65.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 35 | 19/9/7 | 54.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 13/1/5 | 68.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 27 | 15/2/10 | 55.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 16/2/6 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Markus Ragger | 2,687 | ch-EU rapid | D28 |
| Dec 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,668 | ch-EU rapid | D20 |
| Dec 2020 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,616 | ch-EUR qual Online | C06 |
| Dec 2015 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,604 | ch-EU rapid | D24 |
| Feb 2017 | Stanislav Bogdanovich | 2,602 | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Rapid | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | 2018 | 62 | 39 | 2,465 |
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Rapid | 2018 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,423 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 18 | 12 | 2,327 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2016 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,531 |
| Khmelnitsky Podillya | 2008 | 14 | 2.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2015 | 14 | 7 | 2,455 |
| Olkhovskiy Memorial Rapid | 2016 | 13 | 9 | 2,413 |
| 3rd Kiev Chess School | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Razin's chess games?
494 games by Vadim Razin, from Jan 2005 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 Razin has played.
What does Vadim Razin play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Vadim Razin opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Razin answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Vadim Razin play as White?
As White, Vadim Razin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (55 games, 58.2% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 65.7% win rate); Torre Attack (35 games, 54.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Razin play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Razin most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (27 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 247 games.
What is Vadim Razin's FIDE rating?
Vadim Razin is currently rated 2,353 in classical chess, 2,350 in rapid and 2,355 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,434 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Vadim Razin played?
Our database contains 494 games by Vadim Razin, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 102 draws, 135 losses (52.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Razin?
494 games by Vadim Razin 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.