Prepare against Valeriy Zhikharev
Russia · World #15,050 classical · FIDE ID 4161920
Our database contains 55 games by Valeriy Zhikharev, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeriy Zhikharev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriy Zhikharev 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 | 2,105 | 2,212 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,195 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,300 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 14 | 22 | 34.5% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 86.2% | 48.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 10.3% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zhikharev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zhikharev usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Zhikharev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Zhikharev usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Zhikharev usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 84.6% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Valeriy Zhikharev's chess games
All 55 games by Valeriy Zhikharev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Dmitriy Uliashov | 2,275 | ch-SZFO | C04 |
| Jan 2010 | Anton Momotov | 2,175 | ch-Pskov | A45 |
| Mar 2009 | Dmitry Shishigin | 2,151 | ch-SZFO | A65 |
| Jan 2012 | Vladimir Polevoi | 2,145 | ch-St Petersburg Seniors | C13 |
| Oct 2022 | Vladimir Bryndin | 2,122 | ch-St Petersburg Seniors Rapid | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| 22nd Chigorin Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| ch-SZFO | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors Blitz | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
| ch-Pskov | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 2,138 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors Rapid | 2022 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,239 |
| 22nd Chigorin Memorial Blitz | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriy Zhikharev's chess games?
55 games by Valeriy Zhikharev, from Apr 2009 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 Zhikharev has played.
What does Valeriy Zhikharev play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Valeriy Zhikharev opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriy Zhikharev answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Valeriy Zhikharev play as White?
As White, Valeriy Zhikharev's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriy Zhikharev play as Black?
As Black, Valeriy Zhikharev most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Valeriy Zhikharev's FIDE rating?
Valeriy Zhikharev is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Valeriy Zhikharev played?
Our database contains 55 games by Valeriy Zhikharev, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriy Zhikharev?
55 games by Valeriy Zhikharev 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.