Prepare against Viatcheslav Makarov
Russia · World #34,840 classical · FIDE ID 24128120
When preparing against Viatcheslav Makarov, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Viatcheslav Makarov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viatcheslav Makarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viatcheslav Makarov 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 | 1,960 | 2,224 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,057 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,007 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 3 | 24 | 37.2% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viatcheslav Makarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viatcheslav Makarov's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 81.0% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Makarov usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Makarov usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Makarov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Makarov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Makarov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Makarov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Viatcheslav Makarov's chess games
All 43 games by Viatcheslav Makarov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Yury Belikov | 2,290 | Kostroma Volga Cup Open | B12 |
| Jul 2008 | Elis Tsarukian | 2,246 | Kostroma Volga Cup Open | E83 |
| Jul 2008 | Lev Prosvirnin | 2,241 | Kostroma Volga Cup Open | D95 |
| Mar 2010 | Vladimir Fomin | 2,141 | Kostroma Moskalev Memorial | B51 |
| Jul 2008 | Grigory Polonovsky | 2,141 | Kostroma Volga Cup Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2010 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,008 |
| Kostroma Moskalev Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Kostroma Autumn | 2012 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viatcheslav Makarov's chess games?
43 games by Viatcheslav Makarov, from Oct 2008 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 Makarov has played.
What does Viatcheslav Makarov play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Viatcheslav Makarov opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viatcheslav Makarov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Viatcheslav Makarov play as White?
As White, Viatcheslav Makarov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viatcheslav Makarov play as Black?
As Black, Viatcheslav Makarov most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Viatcheslav Makarov's FIDE rating?
Viatcheslav Makarov is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Viatcheslav Makarov played?
Our database contains 43 games by Viatcheslav Makarov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 24 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viatcheslav Makarov?
43 games by Viatcheslav Makarov 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.