Prepare against Valentin Udelnov
DEU · World #10,701 classical · FIDE ID 16265734
Our database contains 240 games by Valentin Udelnov, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Udelnov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Udelnov 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 | 2,159 | 2,269 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,019 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,058 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 93 | 45 | 102 | 38.8% |
| As White | 122 | 56 | 25 | 41 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 118 | 37 | 20 | 61 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Udelnov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Udelnov's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 100.0% | 56.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Udelnov usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Udelnov usually continues Nf3 (74.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Udelnov usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 96.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 93.9% | 45.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Valentin Udelnov's chess games
All 240 games by Valentin Udelnov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 93 wins, 45 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Tarun Kanyamarala | 2,418 | 39. Internationale Haßlocher Schachtage | B45 |
| Jul 2024 | Nikash Vemparala | 2,150 | 57th Biel HTO | C54 |
| Nov 2024 | Peter Gellrich | 2,134 | Leer Open | B53 |
| Nov 2024 | Simon Max Skembris | 2,119 | Leer Open | C50 |
| Jul 2024 | Elmar Kaiser | 2,116 | 57th Biel HTO | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U14 | 2022 | 17 | 9 | 1,799 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2021 | 14 | 3.5 | 1,410 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,343 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,623 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 1,711 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 1,835 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,047 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Udelnov's chess games?
240 games by Valentin Udelnov, from Sep 2018 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 Valentin Udelnov has played.
What does Valentin Udelnov play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Valentin Udelnov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Udelnov answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Valentin Udelnov play as White?
As White, Valentin Udelnov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Udelnov play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Udelnov most often plays: King's Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Valentin Udelnov's FIDE rating?
Valentin Udelnov is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Valentin Udelnov played?
Our database contains 240 games by Valentin Udelnov, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 45 draws, 102 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Udelnov?
240 games by Valentin Udelnov 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.