Prepare against Viatcheslav Konovalov
Russia · World #48,294 classical · FIDE ID 4194772
When preparing against Viatcheslav Konovalov, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%).
Our database contains 100 games by Viatcheslav Konovalov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viatcheslav Konovalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viatcheslav Konovalov 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 | 1,900 | 2,086 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 34 | 29 | 37 | 34.0% |
| As White | 49 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 51 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viatcheslav Konovalov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viatcheslav Konovalov's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 67.3% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 16 | 32.7% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 56.1% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Konovalov usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Konovalov usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Konovalov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Konovalov usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Konovalov usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Konovalov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 95.8% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Viatcheslav Konovalov's chess games
All 100 games by Viatcheslav Konovalov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 34 wins, 29 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Timofey Smirnov | 2,354 | chT2-RUS | A47 |
| Jan 2010 | Valery Kovsharev | 2,282 | 8th Nabereznye Chelny Open | D22 |
| Jan 2010 | Vladislav Zernyshkin | 2,274 | 8th Nabereznye Chelny Open | C47 |
| Feb 2009 | Sergey Koshevoy | 2,260 | Moscow Open B | D15 |
| Jan 2009 | Evgeny Shabalin | 2,220 | ch-Privolzhskogo FO | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2010 | 24 | 13 | 2,129 |
| Moscow Open B | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| 29th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,131 |
| Samara Zhigulevskie Prostory Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,091 |
| 6th ch-Kazan Region | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,114 |
| chT2-RUS | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
| Rybinsk Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viatcheslav Konovalov's chess games?
100 games by Viatcheslav Konovalov, from Oct 2004 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 Viatcheslav Konovalov has played.
What does Viatcheslav Konovalov play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Viatcheslav Konovalov opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viatcheslav Konovalov answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Viatcheslav Konovalov play as White?
As White, Viatcheslav Konovalov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viatcheslav Konovalov play as Black?
As Black, Viatcheslav Konovalov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Viatcheslav Konovalov's FIDE rating?
Viatcheslav Konovalov is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Viatcheslav Konovalov played?
Our database contains 100 games by Viatcheslav Konovalov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 29 draws, 37 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viatcheslav Konovalov?
100 games by Viatcheslav Konovalov 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.