Prepare against Vasily Tikhonov
Russia · World #64,923 classical · FIDE ID 24134996
When preparing against Vasily Tikhonov, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 86 games by Vasily Tikhonov, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasily Tikhonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasily Tikhonov 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 | 1,839 | 1,970 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,986 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 32 | 20 | 34 | 37.2% |
| As White | 43 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasily Tikhonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasily Tikhonov's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 86.0% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 11.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Tikhonov usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Tikhonov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Tikhonov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Tikhonov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Tikhonov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Tikhonov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
Vasily Tikhonov's chess games
All 86 games by Vasily Tikhonov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 32 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Mikhail Vladimirov | 2,204 | ch-Sibiria Region | C77 |
| Aug 2010 | Igor Khipkhenov | 2,170 | Irkutsk Veda Open | B30 |
| May 2009 | Alexander Podsevny | 2,086 | ch-Sibiria Region | A05 |
| Apr 2011 | Andrey Sergeev | 2,065 | ch-Irkutsk Open | E84 |
| Aug 2010 | Alexander Ginzburg | 2,013 | Irkutsk Veda Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Irkutsk Open | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,043 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2010 | 17 | 5 | 1,930 |
| 5th Irkutsk Ermolaev Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,154 |
| Irkutsk Veda Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-Krakow KKSz | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,878 |
| ch-Irkutsk | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,747 |
| Irkutsk Baykal Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-Irkutsk sf | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasily Tikhonov's chess games?
86 games by Vasily Tikhonov, from Apr 2009 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 Tikhonov has played.
What does Vasily Tikhonov play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Vasily Tikhonov opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasily Tikhonov answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Vasily Tikhonov play as White?
As White, Vasily Tikhonov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasily Tikhonov play as Black?
As Black, Vasily Tikhonov most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Vasily Tikhonov's FIDE rating?
Vasily Tikhonov is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Vasily Tikhonov played?
Our database contains 86 games by Vasily Tikhonov, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 20 draws, 34 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasily Tikhonov?
86 games by Vasily Tikhonov 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.