Prepare against Viacheslav Tikhonov
CM · Russia · World #11,330 classical · FIDE ID 44196407
When preparing against Viacheslav Tikhonov, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as Black, 32.8% over 67 games.
Our database contains 2,756 games by Viacheslav Tikhonov, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Viacheslav Tikhonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viacheslav 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 | 2,151 | 2,274 | May 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,155 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,209 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,756 | 1,280 | 247 | 1,229 | 46.4% |
| As White | 1,392 | 681 | 127 | 584 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 1,364 | 599 | 120 | 645 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viacheslav Tikhonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viacheslav Tikhonov's side.
First moves as White (1,387 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,021 | 73.6% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 331 | 23.9% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 1.0% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 11 | 0.8% | 59.1% |
| b3 | 8 | 0.6% | 68.8% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Tikhonov usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Tikhonov usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Tikhonov usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Tikhonov usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Tikhonov usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Tikhonov usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (617 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 504 | 81.7% | 50.8% |
| e6 | 58 | 9.4% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 20 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 1.8% | 18.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.3% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (458 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 308 | 67.2% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 131 | 28.6% | 49.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Viacheslav Tikhonov's chess games
All 2,756 games by Viacheslav Tikhonov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Sep 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: 1,280 wins, 247 draws, 1,229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 311 | 155/26/130 | 49.8% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 79 | 36/6/37 | 45.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 56 | 26/9/21 | 46.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 51 | 18/5/28 | 35.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 47 | 28/5/14 | 59.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 46 | 25/1/20 | 54.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 44 | 23/2/19 | 52.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 39 | 15/6/18 | 38.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 33 | 15/3/15 | 45.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 32 | 23/1/8 | 71.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 134 | 75/8/51 | 56.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 105 | 49/7/49 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 102 | 39/10/53 | 38.2% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 88 | 36/11/41 | 40.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 80 | 35/8/37 | 43.8% |
| D02 | London System | 67 | 22/9/36 | 32.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 65 | 34/6/25 | 52.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 57 | 26/5/26 | 45.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 53 | 24/4/25 | 45.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 50 | 29/2/19 | 58.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,684 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| May 2026 | Volodar Murzin | 2,650 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B53 |
| May 2026 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,650 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C15 |
| Nov 2021 | David Paravyan | 2,642 | Titled Tue | D85 |
| Dec 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,629 | Titled Tue | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,137 | 1,081 | 2,266 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 180 | 92.5 | 2,304 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 163 | 84 | 2,298 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 17 | 7 | 2,140 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,405 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,344 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,249 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matvey Galchenko (13 games) · Ekaterini Pavlidou (12 games) · Maksym Dubnevych (12 games) · Zbigniew Pakleza (10 games) · Oscar Humberto Ardila (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viacheslav Tikhonov's chess games?
2,756 games by Viacheslav Tikhonov, from Jun 2015 to Sep 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 Tikhonov has played.
What does Viacheslav Tikhonov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,387 games with White in our database, Viacheslav Tikhonov opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viacheslav Tikhonov answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Viacheslav Tikhonov play as White?
As White, Viacheslav Tikhonov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (311 games, 49.8% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (79 games, 45.6% win rate); Catalan (56 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,392 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viacheslav Tikhonov play as Black?
As Black, Viacheslav Tikhonov most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (134 games, 56.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (105 games, 46.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (102 games, 38.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,364 games.
What is Viacheslav Tikhonov's FIDE rating?
Viacheslav Tikhonov is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (May 2021).
How many games has Viacheslav Tikhonov played?
Our database contains 2,756 games by Viacheslav Tikhonov, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,280 wins, 247 draws, 1,229 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viacheslav Tikhonov?
2,756 games by Viacheslav 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.