Prepare against Valery Skatchkov
FM · Russia · World #7,309 classical · FIDE ID 24195812
When preparing against Valery Skatchkov, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,614 games by Valery Skatchkov, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valery Skatchkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valery Skatchkov 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 | 2,219 | 2,351 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,329 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,301 | 2,352 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,614 | 748 | 192 | 674 | 46.3% |
| As White | 822 | 391 | 105 | 326 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 792 | 357 | 87 | 348 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valery Skatchkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valery Skatchkov's side.
First moves as White (822 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 748 | 91.0% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 4.7% | 51.3% |
| c4 | 23 | 2.8% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 1.2% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Skatchkov usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Skatchkov usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Skatchkov usually continues e4 (34.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Skatchkov usually continues g3 (81.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Skatchkov usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Skatchkov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 314 | 91.0% | 54.6% |
| c5 | 28 | 8.1% | 66.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 199 | 74.5% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 63 | 23.6% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Valery Skatchkov's chess games
All 1,614 games by Valery Skatchkov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Aug 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: 748 wins, 192 draws, 674 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 148 | 62/26/60 | 41.9% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 104 | 52/10/42 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 79 | 41/8/30 | 51.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 61 | 34/5/22 | 55.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 51 | 26/8/17 | 51.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 47 | 24/5/18 | 51.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 34 | 22/5/7 | 64.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 11/8/14 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 31 | 16/1/14 | 51.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 144 | 85/9/50 | 59.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 95 | 43/9/43 | 45.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 59 | 29/9/21 | 49.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 39 | 12/8/19 | 30.8% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 12/6/20 | 31.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 14/5/14 | 42.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 31 | 15/5/11 | 48.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 21 | 5/2/14 | 23.8% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 19 | 6/1/12 | 31.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | D06 |
| Dec 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,696 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
| Aug 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,675 | Titled Tue | C43 |
| Aug 2020 | Nils Grandelius | 2,662 | Titled Tue | D31 |
| Mar 2021 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,659 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,012 | 559.5 | 2,374 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 35 | 18 | 2,384 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,283 |
| Titled Arena 2nd Jan | 2021 | 28 | 8 | 2,319 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,308 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 19 | 9 | 2,248 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2022 | 19 | 6 | 2,195 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valery Skatchkov's chess games?
1,614 games by Valery Skatchkov, from Dec 2012 to Aug 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 Valery Skatchkov has played.
What does Valery Skatchkov play on the first move as White?
Across 822 games with White in our database, Valery Skatchkov opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valery Skatchkov answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Valery Skatchkov play as White?
As White, Valery Skatchkov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (148 games, 41.9% win rate); Indian Defense (104 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (79 games, 51.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 822 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valery Skatchkov play as Black?
As Black, Valery Skatchkov most often plays: Elephant Gambit (144 games, 59.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (95 games, 45.3% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 49.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 792 games.
What is Valery Skatchkov's FIDE rating?
Valery Skatchkov is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,301 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Valery Skatchkov played?
Our database contains 1,614 games by Valery Skatchkov, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 748 wins, 192 draws, 674 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valery Skatchkov?
1,614 games by Valery Skatchkov 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.