Prepare against Valentin Dragnev
GM · Austria · World #334 classical · FIDE ID 1634852
When preparing against Valentin Dragnev, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 24.4% over 41 games.
Our database contains 2,105 games by Valentin Dragnev, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Dragnev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Dragnev 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 | 2,544 | 2,593 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,467 | 2,473 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,491 | 2,523 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,105 | 943 | 564 | 598 | 44.8% |
| As White | 1,053 | 513 | 273 | 267 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 1,052 | 430 | 291 | 331 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Dragnev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Dragnev's side.
First moves as White (1,053 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 710 | 67.4% | 61.2% |
| d4 | 227 | 21.6% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 76 | 7.2% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 31 | 2.9% | 72.6% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.7% | 57.1% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Dragnev usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Dragnev usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Dragnev usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Dragnev usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Dragnev usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Dragnev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (470 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 218 | 46.4% | 50.7% |
| c6 | 107 | 22.8% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 83 | 17.7% | 60.8% |
| d5 | 34 | 7.2% | 69.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 12 | 2.6% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 236 | 68.2% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 101 | 29.2% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.4% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Valentin Dragnev's chess games
All 2,105 games by Valentin Dragnev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 943 wins, 564 draws, 598 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 88 | 46/19/23 | 52.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 52 | 23/11/18 | 44.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 49 | 27/10/12 | 55.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 47 | 26/12/9 | 55.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 20/10/13 | 46.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 35 | 11/19/5 | 31.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 17/5/9 | 54.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 18/4/7 | 62.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 28 | 15/4/9 | 53.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 14/5/9 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 81 | 20/32/29 | 24.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 56 | 16/20/20 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 54 | 24/10/20 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 51 | 16/21/14 | 31.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 51 | 20/13/18 | 39.2% |
| E11 | Catalan | 41 | 10/18/13 | 24.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 18/7/9 | 52.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 33 | 21/3/9 | 63.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 23 | 13/1/9 | 56.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,752 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | C45 |
| Dec 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,735 | Wch Blitz | B43 |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | 2,717 | TCh-AUT 2024-25 | E45 |
| Feb 2018 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,699 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | C54 |
| Dec 2019 | Gabriel Sargissian | 2,689 | Wch Blitz | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 500 | 314 | 2,448 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 63 | 29 | 2,509 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 54 | 37.5 | 2,449 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 47 | 24 | 2,386 |
| ch-AUT | 2025 | 44 | 31.5 | 2,523 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 41 | 16 | 2,462 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2023 | 31 | 21 | 2,444 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,478 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Felix Blohberger (23 games) · Dominik Horvath (19 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Dragnev's chess games?
2,105 games by Valentin Dragnev, from Sep 2011 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 Valentin Dragnev has played.
What does Valentin Dragnev play on the first move as White?
Across 1,053 games with White in our database, Valentin Dragnev opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Dragnev answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Valentin Dragnev play as White?
As White, Valentin Dragnev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (88 games, 52.3% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 44.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (49 games, 55.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,053 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Dragnev play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Dragnev most often plays: Indian Defense (81 games, 24.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (56 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (54 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,052 games.
What is Valentin Dragnev's FIDE rating?
Valentin Dragnev is currently rated 2,544 in classical chess, 2,467 in rapid and 2,491 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,593 (May 2023).
How many games has Valentin Dragnev played?
Our database contains 2,105 games by Valentin Dragnev, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 943 wins, 564 draws, 598 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Dragnev?
2,105 games by Valentin Dragnev 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.