Prepare against Valeriy I. Rossal
Russia · World #101,946 classical · FIDE ID 4129610
When preparing against Valeriy I. Rossal, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Valeriy I. Rossal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeriy I. Rossal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriy I. Rossal 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 | 1,724 | 2,206 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,996 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,741 | 1,741 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 7 | 25 | 31.9% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeriy I. Rossal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeriy I. Rossal's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 40.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 36.4% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rossal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Rossal usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rossal usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Rossal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Rossal usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Valeriy I. Rossal's chess games
All 47 games by Valeriy I. Rossal 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E66 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Artur Gabrielian | 2,521 | ch-Moscow Open sf | B78 |
| Feb 2008 | Sergey Kim | 2,290 | 4th Moscow Open B | E60 |
| Aug 2019 | Yana Goganova | 2,090 | Eurasia Cup Open | B82 |
| Mar 2007 | Sergej Pokhlebin | 2,053 | ch-Moscow Open sf | B78 |
| Mar 2007 | Ivan Rodionov | 2,043 | ch-Moscow Open sf | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Open B | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,822 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| ch-Moscow Open sf | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,167 |
| 4th Moscow Open B | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,084 |
| Eurasia Cup Open | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,832 |
| ch-Moscow sf | 2012 | 4 | 0 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriy I. Rossal's chess games?
47 games by Valeriy I. Rossal, 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 Valeriy I. Rossal has played.
What does Valeriy I. Rossal play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Valeriy I. Rossal opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriy I. Rossal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valeriy I. Rossal play as White?
As White, Valeriy I. Rossal's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriy I. Rossal play as Black?
As Black, Valeriy I. Rossal most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Valeriy I. Rossal's FIDE rating?
Valeriy I. Rossal is currently rated 1,724 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,741 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Valeriy I. Rossal played?
Our database contains 47 games by Valeriy I. Rossal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriy I. Rossal?
47 games by Valeriy I. Rossal 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.