Prepare against Viacheslav Tilicheev
GM · Serbia · World #1,238 classical · FIDE ID 24114928
Our database contains 953 games by Viacheslav Tilicheev, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Viacheslav Tilicheev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viacheslav Tilicheev 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 | 2,430 | 2,540 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,442 | 2,499 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,430 | 2,470 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 953 | 461 | 312 | 180 | 48.4% |
| As White | 479 | 265 | 138 | 76 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 474 | 196 | 174 | 104 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viacheslav Tilicheev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viacheslav Tilicheev's side.
First moves as White (479 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 234 | 48.9% | 70.3% |
| d4 | 202 | 42.2% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 6.3% | 65.0% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 70.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tilicheev usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tilicheev usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Tilicheev usually continues d4 (80.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Tilicheev usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Tilicheev usually continues c4 (72.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Tilicheev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 152 | 63.9% | 59.9% |
| e5 | 48 | 20.2% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 12 | 5.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 63.4% | 58.7% |
| d5 | 41 | 28.3% | 69.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Viacheslav Tilicheev's chess games
All 953 games by Viacheslav Tilicheev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Aug 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: 461 wins, 312 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 41 | 26/9/6 | 63.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 17/12/7 | 47.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 24/7/5 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 17/11/5 | 51.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 31 | 11/15/5 | 35.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 80 | 38/20/22 | 47.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/13/2 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/11/1 | 36.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | D45 |
| May 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,754 | Titled Tue | B96 |
| Dec 2018 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,709 | ch-EU rapid | D91 |
| Nov 2015 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,662 | Skopje Mitrov Tikata Memorial | E07 |
| May 2015 | Georg Meier | 2,654 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 54 | 35.5 | 2,565 |
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 32 | 23 | 2,465 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2010 | 27 | 18 | 2,366 |
| ch-Moscow sf | 2012 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,454 |
| Moscow Open A | 2012 | 18 | 10 | 2,329 |
| Moscow Petrosian Memorial U18 | 2007 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,958 |
| 6th Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 | 2011 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,379 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2006 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,902 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vasil Spasov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viacheslav Tilicheev's chess games?
953 games by Viacheslav Tilicheev, from Oct 2005 to Aug 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 Tilicheev has played.
What does Viacheslav Tilicheev play on the first move as White?
Across 479 games with White in our database, Viacheslav Tilicheev opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viacheslav Tilicheev answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Viacheslav Tilicheev play as White?
As White, Viacheslav Tilicheev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (41 games, 63.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 479 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viacheslav Tilicheev play as Black?
As Black, Viacheslav Tilicheev most often plays: Sicilian (80 games, 47.5% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 57.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 474 games.
What is Viacheslav Tilicheev's FIDE rating?
Viacheslav Tilicheev is currently rated 2,430 in classical chess, 2,442 in rapid and 2,430 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,540 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Viacheslav Tilicheev played?
Our database contains 953 games by Viacheslav Tilicheev, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 461 wins, 312 draws, 180 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viacheslav Tilicheev?
953 games by Viacheslav Tilicheev 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.