Prepare against Vasily Ermolov
Russia · World #81,463 classical · FIDE ID 4150830
When preparing against Vasily Ermolov, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Vasily Ermolov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasily Ermolov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasily Ermolov 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 | 1,785 | 2,214 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,933 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,934 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 46 | 30 | 54 | 35.4% |
| As White | 66 | 27 | 17 | 22 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 64 | 19 | 13 | 32 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasily Ermolov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasily Ermolov's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 87.9% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 10.6% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ermolov usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ermolov usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Ermolov usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ermolov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Ermolov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Ermolov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 55.0% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 12 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Vasily Ermolov's chess games
All 130 games by Vasily Ermolov 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: 46 wins, 30 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Alexandr Ustinov | 2,204 | Eisk Azovskie Zori Open | B15 |
| Feb 2013 | Vitaly Gusev | 2,089 | Belorechensk Seniors Open | B24 |
| Jan 2007 | Sarkis Markosian | 2,070 | ch-Kuban Region | C29 |
| Feb 2015 | Viktor Lindenbaum | 2,056 | ch-Yuzhny FO Open | B20 |
| Jan 2003 | Alexander Oleinik | 2,046 | St Petersburg Open | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Autumn Open | 2011 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,036 |
| St Petersburg Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| Lazarevskoe Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,788 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1,826 |
| ch-Kuban Region | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-South FR | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,961 |
| Belorechensk Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,086 |
| Arkhipo Osipovka Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,839 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasily Ermolov's chess games?
130 games by Vasily Ermolov, 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 Vasily Ermolov has played.
What does Vasily Ermolov play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Vasily Ermolov opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasily Ermolov answers 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Vasily Ermolov play as White?
As White, Vasily Ermolov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasily Ermolov play as Black?
As Black, Vasily Ermolov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Vasily Ermolov's FIDE rating?
Vasily Ermolov is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Vasily Ermolov played?
Our database contains 130 games by Vasily Ermolov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 30 draws, 54 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasily Ermolov?
130 games by Vasily Ermolov 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.