Prepare against Valerij Tanygin
Russia · World #68,651 classical · FIDE ID 4133404
When preparing against Valerij Tanygin, expect 1.c4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Valerij Tanygin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valerij Tanygin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valerij Tanygin 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 | 1,802 | 2,167 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 2,172 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 2,121 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 28 | 4 | 17 | 57.1% |
| As White | 26 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 69.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valerij Tanygin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valerij Tanygin's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 61.5% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 26.9% | 78.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Tanygin usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (19% of these games) — Tanygin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Tanygin usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 78.6% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Tanygin usually continues c3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Tanygin usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 73.3% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Valerij Tanygin's chess games
All 49 games by Valerij Tanygin 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: 28 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Igor Lysyj | 2,527 | Ilyumzhinov Cup | B01 |
| May 2006 | Anton Filippov | 2,500 | Ilyumzhinov Cup | B01 |
| May 2006 | Nikolai Looshnikov | 2,437 | Ilyumzhinov Cup | C44 |
| May 2006 | Mikhail V. Zaitsev | 2,396 | Ilyumzhinov Cup | B22 |
| May 2006 | Mikhail Ekdyshman | 2,395 | Ilyumzhinov Cup | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterlitamak Open | 2011 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,149 |
| Ilyumzhinov Cup | 2006 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,598 |
| Eurasia Cup Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,945 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,291 |
| Zudov Memorial | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valerij Tanygin's chess games?
49 games by Valerij Tanygin, 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 Tanygin has played.
What does Valerij Tanygin play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Valerij Tanygin opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valerij Tanygin answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valerij Tanygin play as White?
As White, Valerij Tanygin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valerij Tanygin play as Black?
As Black, Valerij Tanygin most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Valerij Tanygin's FIDE rating?
Valerij Tanygin is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Valerij Tanygin played?
Our database contains 49 games by Valerij Tanygin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (57.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valerij Tanygin?
49 games by Valerij Tanygin 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.