Prepare against Valerij Bronznik
IM · Ukraine · World #5,060 classical · FIDE ID 14102820
When preparing against Valerij Bronznik, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 358 games by Valerij Bronznik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valerij Bronznik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valerij Bronznik 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 | 2,272 | 2,418 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 358 | 141 | 150 | 67 | 39.4% |
| As White | 180 | 86 | 72 | 22 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 178 | 55 | 78 | 45 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valerij Bronznik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valerij Bronznik's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 174 | 96.7% | 68.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 68.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bronznik usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Bronznik usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bronznik usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bronznik usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Bronznik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 87.7% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 21 | 35.6% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 32.2% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 23.7% | 60.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Valerij Bronznik's chess games
All 358 games by Valerij Bronznik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 141 wins, 150 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 33 | 16/13/4 | 48.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 31 | 9/13/9 | 29.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 25 | 6/11/8 | 24.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Marco Thinius | 2,395 | 15th Seefeld Open | E00 |
| Mar 2000 | Arndt Miltner | 2,395 | BL2-Sued 9900 | A80 |
| Oct 2002 | Klaus Klundt | 2,385 | chT2W-AUT 0203 | A70 |
| Oct 2006 | Rolf Bernhardt | 2,357 | Oberliga Sued W 0607 | B22 |
| Jul 2002 | Jean-Christophe Olivier | 2,350 | Val Thorens Open | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0102 | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| 24th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,343 |
| BL2-Sued 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,463 |
| 10th Fouesnant Open | 2004 | 9 | 7 | 2,390 |
| 7th Guingamp Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,260 |
| 19th Seefeld Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,365 |
| 7th Saint Quentin Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,425 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valerij Bronznik's chess games?
358 games by Valerij Bronznik, from Apr 2003 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 Valerij Bronznik has played.
What does Valerij Bronznik play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Valerij Bronznik opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valerij Bronznik answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Valerij Bronznik play as White?
As White, Valerij Bronznik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valerij Bronznik play as Black?
As Black, Valerij Bronznik most often plays: Dutch Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Valerij Bronznik's FIDE rating?
Valerij Bronznik is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Valerij Bronznik played?
Our database contains 358 games by Valerij Bronznik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 150 draws, 67 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valerij Bronznik?
358 games by Valerij Bronznik 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.