Prepare against Viktor N. Gorelov
Russia · World #72,094 classical · FIDE ID 34185914
When preparing against Viktor N. Gorelov, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Viktor N. Gorelov, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor N. Gorelov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor N. Gorelov 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 | 1,815 | 1,915 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,816 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,580 | 1,776 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 30 | 10 | 31 | 42.3% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor N. Gorelov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor N. Gorelov's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 68.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 22.9% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gorelov usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Gorelov usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Gorelov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gorelov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gorelov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Gorelov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Viktor N. Gorelov's chess games
All 71 games by Viktor N. Gorelov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 30 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D45 | Colle System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Nikolay G. Nevzorov | 2,117 | 29th Tambov Korensky Memorial | B02 |
| Mar 2016 | Aleksandr P. Abashkin | 1,933 | ch-Tambov Region | D02 |
| Mar 2016 | Alexander I. Dikov | 1,931 | ch-Tambov Region | A48 |
| Oct 2017 | Sergey Larionov | 1,918 | Tambov Region-ch 1st League | B12 |
| Oct 2017 | Sergey Alpatsky | 1,874 | Tambov Region-ch 1st League | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tambov Region | 2019 | 35 | 19.5 | 1,845 |
| ch-Tambov Region FL | 2018 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,742 |
| 29th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,686 |
| Tambov Region-ch 1st League | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor N. Gorelov's chess games?
71 games by Viktor N. Gorelov, from Nov 2013 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 N. Gorelov has played.
What does Viktor N. Gorelov play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Viktor N. Gorelov opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor N. Gorelov answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Viktor N. Gorelov play as White?
As White, Viktor N. Gorelov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor N. Gorelov play as Black?
As Black, Viktor N. Gorelov most often plays: Caro-Kann (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Viktor N. Gorelov's FIDE rating?
Viktor N. Gorelov is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid and 1,580 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Viktor N. Gorelov played?
Our database contains 71 games by Viktor N. Gorelov, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor N. Gorelov?
71 games by Viktor N. Gorelov 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.