Prepare against Valeriy Min
IM · Kazakhstan · World #5,019 classical · FIDE ID 13700391
Our database contains 34 games by Valeriy Min, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeriy Min's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriy Min 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 | 2,273 | 2,351 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,279 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,279 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 7 | 19 | 8 | 20.6% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeriy Min's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeriy Min's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 50.0% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Min usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Min usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Min usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Min usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Min usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Min usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Valeriy Min's chess games
All 34 games by Valeriy Min 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: 7 wins, 19 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Alexander Raetsky | 2,297 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | E10 |
| Aug 2010 | Ilya Genov | 2,134 | Astrakhan Major Cup | B38 |
| Feb 2025 | Ian T. Findlay | 2,089 | World Senior Teams +50 | C63 |
| Oct 2025 | Robert Luginbuehl | 2,032 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | A04 |
| Feb 2025 | Yelena Gaichenya | 1,990 | World Senior Teams +50 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,272 |
| Astrakhan Major Cup | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,239 |
| RUS-Cup04 | 2002 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
| World Senior Teams +50 | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriy Min's chess games?
34 games by Valeriy Min, 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 Min has played.
What does Valeriy Min play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Valeriy Min opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriy Min answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valeriy Min play as White?
As White, Valeriy Min's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriy Min play as Black?
As Black, Valeriy Min most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Valeriy Min's FIDE rating?
Valeriy Min is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Valeriy Min played?
Our database contains 34 games by Valeriy Min, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 19 draws, 8 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriy Min?
34 games by Valeriy Min 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.