Prepare against Vadim Voronov
Lithuania · World #82,839 classical · FIDE ID 12801984
When preparing against Vadim Voronov, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 40.0% over 35 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Vadim Voronov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Voronov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Voronov 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 | 1,780 | 2,020 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,942 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,922 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 95 | 32 | 106 | 40.8% |
| As White | 123 | 56 | 19 | 48 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 110 | 39 | 13 | 58 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadim Voronov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadim Voronov's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 80.5% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 24 | 19.5% | 60.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Voronov usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Voronov usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Voronov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 60.4% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Voronov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Voronov usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Voronov usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 84.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 97.5% | 29.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Vadim Voronov's chess games
All 233 games by Vadim Voronov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 95 wins, 32 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 35 | 14/0/21 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Alexander Trofimovsky | 2,234 | 4th Moscow Open B | B22 |
| Apr 2022 | Linas Dijokas | 2,146 | ch-LTU sf | C11 |
| Feb 2008 | Lev Malov | 2,103 | 4th Moscow Open B | B01 |
| Feb 2009 | Julianas Dobryninas | 2,041 | Vilnius Rating | B17 |
| Dec 2012 | Vytautas Vaitonis | 2,041 | 2nd Vilnius Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2022 | 25 | 9.5 | 1,815 |
| ch-LTU | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,736 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 15 | 3 | 1,764 |
| Vilnius School Rating | 2017 | 15 | 8 | 1,763 |
| Vilnius Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,999 |
| 24th Panevezys Open B | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,036 |
| 25th Panevezys Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,846 |
| Augustow Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,902 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Voronov's chess games?
233 games by Vadim Voronov, from Apr 2003 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 Voronov has played.
What does Vadim Voronov play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Vadim Voronov opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Voronov answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Vadim Voronov play as White?
As White, Vadim Voronov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Voronov play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Voronov most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Vadim Voronov's FIDE rating?
Vadim Voronov is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Vadim Voronov played?
Our database contains 233 games by Vadim Voronov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 32 draws, 106 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Voronov?
233 games by Vadim Voronov 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.