Prepare against Valery Sviridov
Russia · World #895 classical · FIDE ID 4120680
Our database contains 796 games by Valery Sviridov, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valery Sviridov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valery Sviridov 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 | 2,462 | 2,571 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,422 | 2,528 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,474 | 2,515 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 796 | 422 | 189 | 185 | 53.0% |
| As White | 400 | 243 | 83 | 74 | 60.8% |
| As Black | 396 | 179 | 106 | 111 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valery Sviridov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valery Sviridov's side.
First moves as White (400 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 226 | 56.5% | 74.1% |
| d4 | 120 | 30.0% | 71.7% |
| g3 | 19 | 4.8% | 73.7% |
| b3 | 14 | 3.5% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 2.8% | 27.3% |
| b4 | 6 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 74.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Sviridov usually continues g3 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Sviridov usually continues g3 (72.9% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Sviridov usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 71.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Sviridov usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sviridov usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Sviridov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 66.7% | 65.1% |
| e5 | 23 | 13.2% | 56.5% |
| g6 | 18 | 10.3% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.9% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.9% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.3% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 93 | 61.2% | 69.4% |
| Nf6 | 34 | 22.4% | 51.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.6% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.9% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Valery Sviridov's chess games
All 796 games by Valery Sviridov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 422 wins, 189 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 90 | 61/11/18 | 67.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 33 | 15/10/8 | 45.5% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 32 | 23/4/5 | 71.9% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 28 | 19/4/5 | 67.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 16 | 14/2/0 | 87.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 123 | 66/30/27 | 53.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 107 | 58/24/25 | 54.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E60 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,736 | Titled Tue | E62 |
| Feb 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,724 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Nov 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,709 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Aug 2017 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,692 | St Petersburg Rapid | A11 |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 386 | 283 | 2,632 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,736 |
| Karvina Hornicky Kahanec 04 | 1981 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2018 | 12 | 4 | 2,339 |
| Kolomna Rapid Open | 2018 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,492 |
| ch-Tomsk | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,140 |
| Speed Chess GP1 | 2021 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,682 |
| 20th Barcelona Sants Open | 2018 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,654 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valery Sviridov's chess games?
796 games by Valery Sviridov, from Jul 2007 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 Valery Sviridov has played.
What does Valery Sviridov play on the first move as White?
Across 400 games with White in our database, Valery Sviridov opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valery Sviridov answers 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Valery Sviridov play as White?
As White, Valery Sviridov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (90 games, 67.8% win rate); Catalan (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 71.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 400 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valery Sviridov play as Black?
As Black, Valery Sviridov most often plays: Modern Defense (123 games, 53.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (107 games, 54.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 396 games.
What is Valery Sviridov's FIDE rating?
Valery Sviridov is currently rated 2,462 in classical chess, 2,422 in rapid and 2,474 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,571 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Valery Sviridov played?
Our database contains 796 games by Valery Sviridov, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 422 wins, 189 draws, 185 losses (53.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valery Sviridov?
796 games by Valery Sviridov 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.