Prepare against Viktor Degtiarev
Russia · World #94,463 classical · FIDE ID 24117269
When preparing against Viktor Degtiarev, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 28 games.
Our database contains 311 games by Viktor Degtiarev, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Degtiarev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Degtiarev 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 | 1,746 | 1,913 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,847 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,867 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 102 | 45 | 164 | 32.8% |
| As White | 153 | 42 | 25 | 86 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 158 | 60 | 20 | 78 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Degtiarev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Degtiarev's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 91.5% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Degtiarev usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Degtiarev usually continues Nf3 (36.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Degtiarev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 6.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Degtiarev usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Degtiarev usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Degtiarev usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 57.3% | 44.2% |
| c5 | 30 | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 76.9% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 23.1% | 54.2% |
Viktor Degtiarev's chess games
All 311 games by Viktor Degtiarev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 102 wins, 45 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 7/4/17 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 14/8/20 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Alexey Lebedev | 2,409 | Sukhumi Open | A65 |
| Oct 2008 | Ivan F. Kotov | 2,309 | ch-RUS Seniors | E90 |
| Oct 2009 | Gennady Ostashevsky | 2,190 | ch-RUS Seniors | C41 |
| Oct 2008 | Yury Matveenko | 2,138 | ch-RUS Seniors | A02 |
| Jun 2010 | Sergey Shugaev | 2,128 | 14th Voronezh Open B | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Seniors | 2011 | 27 | 9.5 | 2,006 |
| ch-Lipetsk Region Seniors | 2010 | 26 | 13.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-Lipetsk Region Rural | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 2,066 |
| Elets Open | 2011 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,834 |
| Voronezh Open B | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,955 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,471 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 1,648 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Degtiarev's chess games?
311 games by Viktor Degtiarev, from Oct 2005 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 Viktor Degtiarev has played.
What does Viktor Degtiarev play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Viktor Degtiarev opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Degtiarev answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Viktor Degtiarev play as White?
As White, Viktor Degtiarev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Degtiarev play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Degtiarev most often plays: Benoni Defense (42 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Viktor Degtiarev's FIDE rating?
Viktor Degtiarev is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Viktor Degtiarev played?
Our database contains 311 games by Viktor Degtiarev, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 45 draws, 164 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Degtiarev?
311 games by Viktor Degtiarev 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.