Prepare against Viktor Goncharov
Russia · World #56,303 classical · FIDE ID 4109007
Our database contains 44 games by Viktor Goncharov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Goncharov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Goncharov 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 | 1,869 | 2,168 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 2,041 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 2,073 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 34.1% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 66.7% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Goncharov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Goncharov usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Goncharov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Goncharov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Goncharov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Goncharov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Viktor Goncharov's chess games
All 44 games by Viktor Goncharov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 15 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E22 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,358 | 19th ch-EU Seniors 65 | D10 |
| Nov 2018 | Jan-Olov Lind | 2,215 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | E84 |
| Aug 2018 | Jens Hartung-Nielsen | 2,211 | ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | A14 |
| Aug 2018 | Robert Danielsson | 1,993 | ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | E22 |
| Nov 2016 | Arne Bjorn Jorgensen | 1,965 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,885 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,059 |
| 19th ch-EU Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2,327 |
| 34th Andorra Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Goncharov's chess games?
44 games by Viktor Goncharov, from Apr 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 Viktor Goncharov has played.
What does Viktor Goncharov play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Viktor Goncharov opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Goncharov answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Viktor Goncharov play as White?
As White, Viktor Goncharov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Goncharov play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Goncharov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Viktor Goncharov's FIDE rating?
Viktor Goncharov is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Viktor Goncharov played?
Our database contains 44 games by Viktor Goncharov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Goncharov?
44 games by Viktor Goncharov 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.