Prepare against Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov
FM · FIDE · World #6,451 classical · FIDE ID 4168968
When preparing against Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 99 games by Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov 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 | 2,236 | 2,327 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,243 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,251 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 47 | 27 | 25 | 47.5% |
| As White | 52 | 22 | 11 | 19 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 53.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Pozdnjakov usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pozdnjakov usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Pozdnjakov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 100.0% | 68.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov's chess games
All 99 games by Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 47 wins, 27 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Olivier Simon | 2,314 | chT2-FRA 0910 | A43 |
| Jun 2017 | Paul Saglier | 2,270 | Asnieres Challenge Blitz | E14 |
| Feb 2020 | Dravid Shailesh | 2,269 | 5th Noisiel Open | C11 |
| Aug 2020 | Florian Dietz | 2,262 | 7th Prague Summer Open | E99 |
| Aug 2020 | Vasilios Kasioumis | 2,257 | 7th Prague Summer Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asnieres Challenge Blitz | 2017 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 13 | 9 | 2,268 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,287 |
| 5th Noisiel Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| 7th Prague Summer Open | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,377 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
| 102nd Paris Apsap Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov's chess games?
99 games by Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov, from Jul 2003 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 Pozdnjakov has played.
What does Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov play as White?
As White, Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov play as Black?
As Black, Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov's FIDE rating?
Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov played?
Our database contains 99 games by Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 27 draws, 25 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov?
99 games by Viatcheslav Pozdnjakov 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.