Prepare against Viktor Solovyov
Russia · World #10,700 classical · FIDE ID 4102754
Our database contains 236 games by Viktor Solovyov, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Solovyov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Solovyov 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 | 2,159 | 2,319 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,311 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,389 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 95 | 52 | 89 | 40.3% |
| As White | 119 | 52 | 31 | 36 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 117 | 43 | 21 | 53 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Solovyov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Solovyov's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 93 | 78.2% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 13 | 10.9% | 76.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 8.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 78% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Solovyov usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Solovyov usually continues d4 (48.1% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Solovyov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 76.9% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Solovyov usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Solovyov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Solovyov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 69.6% | 48.7% |
| c5 | 12 | 21.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 47.2% | 32.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Viktor Solovyov's chess games
All 236 games by Viktor Solovyov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 95 wins, 52 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 11/5/1 | 64.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E17 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,655 | St Petersburg Summer Rapid | D91 |
| Oct 2022 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 2,534 | Chigorin Memorial Blitz | E01 |
| Dec 2021 | Aleksei Lugovoi | 2,507 | St Petersburg Blitz | E43 |
| Aug 2013 | Kirill Stupak | 2,492 | St Petersburg Summer Blitz | A35 |
| Dec 2021 | Sergey Klimov | 2,486 | St Petersburg Blitz | E45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Autumn Open | 2011 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,309 |
| St Petersburg Blitz | 2023 | 22 | 4 | 2,259 |
| ch-St Petersburg sf | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 2,228 |
| St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
| St Petersburg Spring Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,231 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,158 |
| 17th Chigorin Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,153 |
| 85th ch-St Petersburg sf | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Solovyov's chess games?
236 games by Viktor Solovyov, from Apr 2007 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 Solovyov has played.
What does Viktor Solovyov play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Viktor Solovyov opens with 1.Nf3 (78% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Solovyov answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Viktor Solovyov play as White?
As White, Viktor Solovyov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Solovyov play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Solovyov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Viktor Solovyov's FIDE rating?
Viktor Solovyov is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Viktor Solovyov played?
Our database contains 236 games by Viktor Solovyov, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 52 draws, 89 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Solovyov?
236 games by Viktor Solovyov 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.