Prepare against Viacheslav Bakurov
Russia · World #86,058 classical · FIDE ID 34123730
When preparing against Viacheslav Bakurov, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 103 games by Viacheslav Bakurov, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viacheslav Bakurov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viacheslav Bakurov 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 | 1,771 | 1,999 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 2,019 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,956 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 39 | 17 | 47 | 37.9% |
| As White | 54 | 23 | 9 | 22 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 16 | 8 | 25 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viacheslav Bakurov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viacheslav Bakurov's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 50.0% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 16 | 29.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 14.8% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bakurov usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bakurov usually continues Bf4 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Bakurov usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Bakurov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bakurov usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bakurov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 11 | 57.9% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 10 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Viacheslav Bakurov's chess games
All 103 games by Viacheslav Bakurov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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, 17 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Yuri Sobolev | 2,266 | Zelenograd Silent Open | D85 |
| Feb 2015 | Yury Panteleev | 2,258 | ch-Yuzhny FO Open | D00 |
| Jun 2013 | Natalia Kudriavtseva | 2,198 | Zelenograd Silent Open | A41 |
| Sep 2017 | Sergey Fomichev | 2,048 | ch-RUS Silent | B00 |
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Okrugin | 2,040 | ch-RUS Silent | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Silent | 2022 | 49 | 24 | 1,868 |
| Zelenograd Silent Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| Lazarevskoe Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,948 |
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,908 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,540 |
| Belorechensk Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,938 |
| ch-Yuzhny FO Open | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,841 |
| Wch-B IPCA 15th | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viacheslav Bakurov's chess games?
103 games by Viacheslav Bakurov, from Nov 2012 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 Viacheslav Bakurov has played.
What does Viacheslav Bakurov play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Viacheslav Bakurov opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viacheslav Bakurov answers 1...Nc6 (58% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Viacheslav Bakurov play as White?
As White, Viacheslav Bakurov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viacheslav Bakurov play as Black?
As Black, Viacheslav Bakurov most often plays: Mikenas Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Viacheslav Bakurov's FIDE rating?
Viacheslav Bakurov is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Viacheslav Bakurov played?
Our database contains 103 games by Viacheslav Bakurov, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 17 draws, 47 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viacheslav Bakurov?
103 games by Viacheslav Bakurov 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.