Prepare against Viktor Kalmachevskikh
IM · Russia · World #12,259 classical · FIDE ID 4123557
Our database contains 133 games by Viktor Kalmachevskikh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Kalmachevskikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Kalmachevskikh 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 | 2,138 | 2,403 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,335 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,239 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 58 | 26 | 49 | 43.6% |
| As White | 63 | 29 | 9 | 25 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 70 | 29 | 17 | 24 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Kalmachevskikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Kalmachevskikh's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 71.4% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 16 | 25.4% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kalmachevskikh usually continues Bg5 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kalmachevskikh usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Kalmachevskikh usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Kalmachevskikh usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Kalmachevskikh usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kalmachevskikh usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 52.0% | 69.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 32.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Viktor Kalmachevskikh's chess games
All 133 games by Viktor Kalmachevskikh 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: 58 wins, 26 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Rudik Makarian | 2,552 | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid | A11 |
| Feb 2011 | Artur Gabrielian | 2,543 | Moscow Open E | D03 |
| Jun 2007 | Alexander Alexikov | 2,427 | 4th Alushta Summer | B34 |
| Aug 2006 | Artiom Frolov | 2,426 | Perm AVGRT Open | A45 |
| Feb 2009 | Konstantin Sek | 2,417 | Moscow Open A | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qual | 2007 | 12 | 2 | 2,109 |
| 5th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup B | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,266 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk ch-HMAO | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,483 |
| 7th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| Sochi Lazarevskoe Open | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,337 |
| 3rd Izhevsk Corporation Cup A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| 60th ch-RUS sf Urals | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,346 |
| Perm AVGRT Open | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,433 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Kalmachevskikh's chess games?
133 games by Viktor Kalmachevskikh, 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 Kalmachevskikh has played.
What does Viktor Kalmachevskikh play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Viktor Kalmachevskikh opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Kalmachevskikh answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Viktor Kalmachevskikh play as White?
As White, Viktor Kalmachevskikh's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (23 games, 52.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Kalmachevskikh play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Kalmachevskikh most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Viktor Kalmachevskikh's FIDE rating?
Viktor Kalmachevskikh is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Viktor Kalmachevskikh played?
Our database contains 133 games by Viktor Kalmachevskikh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 26 draws, 49 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Kalmachevskikh?
133 games by Viktor Kalmachevskikh 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.