Prepare against Valery V. Kedrov
FM · Russia · World #59,132 classical · FIDE ID 4123271
Our database contains 79 games by Valery V. Kedrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valery V. Kedrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valery V. Kedrov 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 | 1,859 | 2,305 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 2,219 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 2,202 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 31.6% |
| As White | 43 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valery V. Kedrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valery V. Kedrov's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 97.7% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Kedrov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kedrov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kedrov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kedrov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Valery V. Kedrov's chess games
All 79 games by Valery V. Kedrov 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: 25 wins, 27 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Vladislav V Vorotnikov | 2,510 | ch-Moscow | B22 |
| Jan 2000 | Roman Shikalov | 2,429 | Dubna Open | C26 |
| Jan 2000 | David S Markosian | 2,428 | Dubna Open | B07 |
| Jan 2000 | Dmitry Losev | 2,382 | ch-Moscow | B55 |
| Aug 2013 | Vladimir Dzhangobegov | 2,378 | Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Moscow | 2001 | 16 | 8 | 2,370 |
| Moscow IM2 | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,281 |
| Moscow Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,073 |
| 3rd Moscow Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
| Dubna Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,339 |
| Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| Moscow IM5 | 1996 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,100 |
| RSSU-18 Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valery V. Kedrov's chess games?
79 games by Valery V. Kedrov, 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 Valery V. Kedrov has played.
What does Valery V. Kedrov play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Valery V. Kedrov opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valery V. Kedrov answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valery V. Kedrov play as White?
As White, Valery V. Kedrov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valery V. Kedrov play as Black?
As Black, Valery V. Kedrov most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Valery V. Kedrov's FIDE rating?
Valery V. Kedrov is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Valery V. Kedrov played?
Our database contains 79 games by Valery V. Kedrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 27 draws, 27 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valery V. Kedrov?
79 games by Valery V. Kedrov 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.