Prepare against Vasily Vasilyev
FM · Russia · World #8,962 classical · FIDE ID 24102180
Our database contains 111 games by Vasily Vasilyev, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasily Vasilyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasily Vasilyev 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 | 2,187 | 2,381 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,202 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,202 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 38 | 26 | 47 | 34.2% |
| As White | 55 | 20 | 13 | 22 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 56 | 18 | 13 | 25 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasily Vasilyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasily Vasilyev's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 98.2% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 48.1% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Vasilyev usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Vasilyev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Vasilyev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Vasilyev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 22.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 35.7% |
Vasily Vasilyev's chess games
All 111 games by Vasily Vasilyev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 38 wins, 26 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Ruslan Yandarbiev | 2,368 | Moscow Open A | B02 |
| Jun 2016 | Egor Bykov | 2,341 | 69th ch-RUS Higher League | D11 |
| Dec 2012 | Vladimir Tappyrov | 2,244 | Yakutsk Nikolaev Memorial | E99 |
| May 2016 | Timur Taysayev | 2,231 | chT2-RUS | E12 |
| Aug 2013 | Daniil Nedostup | 2,193 | chT-RUS U20 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-RUS U20 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
| 6th ch-World School U13 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,812 |
| Moscow VAO IM 01 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,182 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,224 |
| Yakutsk Nikolaev Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 2,086 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,946 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| 69th ch-RUS Higher League | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasily Vasilyev's chess games?
111 games by Vasily Vasilyev, from Jul 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 Vasilyev has played.
What does Vasily Vasilyev play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Vasily Vasilyev opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasily Vasilyev answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Vasily Vasilyev play as White?
As White, Vasily Vasilyev's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasily Vasilyev play as Black?
As Black, Vasily Vasilyev most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Vasily Vasilyev's FIDE rating?
Vasily Vasilyev is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Vasily Vasilyev played?
Our database contains 111 games by Vasily Vasilyev, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 26 draws, 47 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasily Vasilyev?
111 games by Vasily Vasilyev 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.