Prepare against Valery Atlas
IM · Austria · World #1,857 classical · FIDE ID 12000035
When preparing against Valery Atlas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as White, 9.5% over 21 games.
Our database contains 848 games by Valery Atlas, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Valery Atlas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valery Atlas 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 | 2,391 | 2,488 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,391 | 2,435 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,398 | 2,456 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 848 | 239 | 404 | 205 | 28.2% |
| As White | 441 | 141 | 226 | 74 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 407 | 98 | 178 | 131 | 24.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 580 rated games against 428 different opponents, across 214 events in 12 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 468 | 142 | 224 | 102 | 30.3% | 2,393 | 2,425 | 23 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20.0% | 2,502 | 2,102 | 2 |
| Blitz | 40 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 42.5% | 2,352 | 2,393 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 207 | 20 | 106 | 81 | 9.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 344 | 150 | 143 | 51 | 43.6% |
Wins over titled players: 18 vs GM · 47 vs IM · 47 vs FM · 11 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 2,493 | 2,227 |
| 2025 | 43 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 2,313 | 2,387 |
| 2024 | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 2,367 | 2,330 |
| 2023 | 29 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 2,345 | 2,455 |
| 2022 | 33 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 2,392 | 2,380 |
| 2021 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 2,403 | 2,403 |
| 2020 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2,311 | 2,361 |
| 2019 | 39 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 2,362 | 2,383 |
| 2018 | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2,335 | 2,464 |
| 2017 | 28 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 2,400 | 2,486 |
| 2016 | 48 | 14 | 22 | 12 | 2,372 | 2,381 |
| 2015 | 29 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 2,393 | 2,462 |
| 2014 | 32 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 2,379 | 2,417 |
| 2013 | 26 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 2,382 | 2,444 |
| 2012 | 29 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 2,394 | 2,491 |
| 2011 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 2,344 | 2,424 |
| 2010 | 32 | 7 | 16 | 9 | 2,438 | 2,438 |
| 2009 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 2,438 | 2,413 |
| 2008 | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 2,482 | 2,376 |
| 2007 | 25 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 2,490 | 2,426 |
| 2006 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2,448 | 2,505 |
Where Valery Atlas has played
Switzerland (109) · Germany (48) · Austria (44) · Greece (3) · England (2) · Ireland (2) · Albania (1) · Spain (1) · Hong Kong SAR China (1) · North Macedonia (1) · Montenegro (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valery Atlas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valery Atlas's side.
First moves as White (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 441 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Atlas usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Atlas usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Atlas usually continues d4 (59.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 159 | 98.8% | 45.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 153 | 93.3% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Valery Atlas's chess games
All 848 games by Valery Atlas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 239 wins, 404 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 82 | 23/43/16 | 28.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 22/18/9 | 44.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 42 | 18/19/5 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 31 | 6/18/7 | 19.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 5/13/5 | 21.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 2/15/4 | 9.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 7/12/0 | 36.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 80 | 21/29/30 | 26.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 11/25/17 | 20.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 47 | 5/23/19 | 10.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 11/22/7 | 27.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 31 | 10/8/13 | 32.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 6/8/14 | 21.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A30 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,646 | 35th EU-Cup | B91 |
| Mar 2006 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,608 | 6th Pulvermuehle | E12 |
| Nov 2003 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,582 | chT-AUT 0304 | A30 |
| Jan 1996 | Stefan Kindermann | 2,565 | chT-AUT 9596 | C18 |
| Jun 2006 | Olivier Renet | 2,552 | chT-SUI | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 193 | 104.5 | 2,417 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,361 |
| Ptuj zt | 1995 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,408 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 13 | 10 | 2,548 |
| Geneve Open | 1992 | 13 | 7 | 2,433 |
| chT-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,608 |
| chT-AUT 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,431 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valery Atlas's chess games?
848 games by Valery Atlas, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Valery Atlas has played.
What does Valery Atlas play on the first move as White?
Across 441 games with White in our database, Valery Atlas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valery Atlas answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Valery Atlas play as White?
As White, Valery Atlas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (82 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 44.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (42 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 441 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valery Atlas play as Black?
As Black, Valery Atlas most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (80 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 20.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (47 games, 10.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 407 games.
What is Valery Atlas's FIDE rating?
Valery Atlas is currently rated 2,391 in classical chess, 2,391 in rapid and 2,398 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,488 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Valery Atlas played?
Our database contains 848 games by Valery Atlas, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 239 wins, 404 draws, 205 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valery Atlas?
848 games by Valery Atlas 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.