Prepare against Valentin Vlassow
FM · Russia · World #15,817 classical · FIDE ID 4164008
Our database contains 242 games by Valentin Vlassow, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Vlassow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Vlassow 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 | 2,390 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,400 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,344 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 102 | 70 | 70 | 42.1% |
| As White | 124 | 52 | 43 | 29 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 118 | 50 | 27 | 41 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Vlassow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Vlassow's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 63.7% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 36 | 29.0% | 51.4% |
| b3 | 6 | 4.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Vlassow usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vlassow usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Vlassow usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Vlassow usually continues Bg5 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Vlassow usually continues Bf4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Vlassow usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 34.2% | 69.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 13.2% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 50 | 92.6% | 52.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Valentin Vlassow's chess games
All 242 games by Valentin Vlassow 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: 102 wins, 70 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Semen I. Dvoirys | 2,582 | 9th Chigorin Memorial | B51 |
| Oct 2021 | Boris Savchenko | 2,535 | ch-RUS Rapid | B52 |
| Dec 2019 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 2,523 | ch-EU blitz | D06 |
| Nov 2010 | Marat Dzhumaev | 2,487 | 18th Chigorin Memorial | B07 |
| Dec 2019 | Verners Putka | 2,448 | ch-EU blitz | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 16 | 4 | 2,210 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,384 |
| St Petersburg White Nights CYSS Open | 2007 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,504 |
| 5th Pskov Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
| 15th Chigorin Memorial B | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,346 |
| ch-SZFO | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,429 |
| 9th Chigorin Memorial | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Vlassow's chess games?
242 games by Valentin Vlassow, 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 Valentin Vlassow has played.
What does Valentin Vlassow play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Valentin Vlassow opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Vlassow answers 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Valentin Vlassow play as White?
As White, Valentin Vlassow's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Vlassow play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Vlassow most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Valentin Vlassow's FIDE rating?
Valentin Vlassow is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Valentin Vlassow played?
Our database contains 242 games by Valentin Vlassow, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 70 draws, 70 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Vlassow?
242 games by Valentin Vlassow 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.