Prepare against Vasily Romanov
Russia · World #59,133 classical · FIDE ID 4199146
Our database contains 137 games by Vasily Romanov, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasily Romanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasily Romanov 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 | 2,038 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 2,025 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 2,018 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 39 | 25 | 73 | 28.5% |
| As White | 65 | 19 | 13 | 33 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 72 | 20 | 12 | 40 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasily Romanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasily Romanov's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 63.1% | 37.8% |
| d4 | 15 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 13.8% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 37.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Romanov usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Romanov usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Romanov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Romanov usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Romanov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Romanov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 56.8% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 14 | 37.8% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 50.0% | 23.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 50.0% | 42.3% |
Vasily Romanov's chess games
All 137 games by Vasily Romanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 39 wins, 25 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Konstantin Andreev | 2,322 | St Petersburg White Nights Open | D15 |
| Feb 2008 | Carlos Felipe Shapoval Grimal | 2,267 | 4th Moscow Open B | B33 |
| Oct 2006 | Evgeniy Merzliakov | 2,209 | 14th Chigorin Memorial B | A10 |
| Oct 2006 | Vladislav Schekoldin | 2,200 | 14th Chigorin Memorial B | B05 |
| Feb 2008 | Nikolay P. Gerasimov | 2,199 | 4th Moscow Open B | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,788 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2007 | 17 | 8 | 2,154 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| 15th Moscow Open A | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,813 |
| Eurasia Cup Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| 14th Chigorin Memorial B | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,117 |
| St Petersburg Autumn Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasily Romanov's chess games?
137 games by Vasily Romanov, from Jul 2004 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 Romanov has played.
What does Vasily Romanov play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Vasily Romanov opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasily Romanov answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Vasily Romanov play as White?
As White, Vasily Romanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasily Romanov play as Black?
As Black, Vasily Romanov most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Vasily Romanov's FIDE rating?
Vasily Romanov is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (May 2016).
How many games has Vasily Romanov played?
Our database contains 137 games by Vasily Romanov, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 25 draws, 73 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasily Romanov?
137 games by Vasily Romanov 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.