Prepare against Vassily Orlov
IM · Russia · World #4,035 classical · FIDE ID 4116186
Our database contains 300 games by Vassily Orlov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vassily Orlov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vassily Orlov 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 | 2,302 | 2,465 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,406 | 2,417 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,388 | 2,417 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 112 | 114 | 74 | 37.3% |
| As White | 149 | 63 | 61 | 25 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 151 | 49 | 53 | 49 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vassily Orlov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vassily Orlov's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 100.0% | 62.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Orlov usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Orlov usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Orlov usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 70.6% | 65.6% |
| c6 | 18 | 26.5% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 83.3% | 42.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.0% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Vassily Orlov's chess games
All 300 games by Vassily Orlov 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: 112 wins, 114 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 35 | 12/16/7 | 34.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Denis Yevseev | 2,580 | ch-St Petersburg | E04 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Graf | 2,580 | RUS-Cup01 Chigorin Memorial | C86 |
| Jan 1996 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,535 | Petrov Memorial Open | E29 |
| Apr 1999 | Valery A Loginov | 2,532 | ch-St Petersburg | B93 |
| Nov 1997 | Mark D Tseitlin | 2,530 | RUS-Cup01 Chigorin Memorial | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-St Petersburg | 2006 | 54 | 22.5 | 2,413 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2010 | 54 | 39.5 | 2,448 |
| St Petersburg Open | 2007 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,452 |
| RUS-Cup01 Chigorin Memorial | 1997 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,494 |
| ch-URS U18 | 1992 | 13 | 7 | 2,430 |
| ch-RUS | 1994 | 11 | 5 | 2,473 |
| St Petersburg June Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,419 |
| ch-St Petersburg Chigorin CC | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,513 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vassily Orlov's chess games?
300 games by Vassily Orlov, 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 Vassily Orlov has played.
What does Vassily Orlov play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Vassily Orlov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vassily Orlov answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Vassily Orlov play as White?
As White, Vassily Orlov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vassily Orlov play as Black?
As Black, Vassily Orlov most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Vassily Orlov's FIDE rating?
Vassily Orlov is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess, 2,406 in rapid and 2,388 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,465 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Vassily Orlov played?
Our database contains 300 games by Vassily Orlov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 114 draws, 74 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vassily Orlov?
300 games by Vassily Orlov 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.