Prepare against Viktor Varezhkin
Russia · World #34,234 classical · FIDE ID 24149942
Our database contains 321 games by Viktor Varezhkin, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Varezhkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Varezhkin 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 | 1,963 | 2,267 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,243 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,288 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 321 | 189 | 70 | 62 | 58.9% |
| As White | 162 | 100 | 33 | 29 | 61.7% |
| As Black | 159 | 89 | 37 | 33 | 56.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Varezhkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Varezhkin's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 40.7% | 71.2% |
| e4 | 44 | 27.2% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 24.7% | 76.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 71.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Varezhkin usually continues Nf3 (78.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Varezhkin usually continues Nf3 (88.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Varezhkin usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Varezhkin usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Varezhkin usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Varezhkin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 62.9% | 76.1% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.4% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 7.1% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 56.9% | 67.2% |
| d5 | 20 | 39.2% | 57.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Viktor Varezhkin's chess games
All 321 games by Viktor Varezhkin 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: 189 wins, 70 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 15/4/2 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E62 | English Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 11/6/1 | 61.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Michail Ivanov | 2,510 | ch-RUS Silent | A29 |
| Jan 1995 | Boris Filatov | 2,455 | ch-RUS Silent | A70 |
| Jan 1998 | Vasilij Malyshev | 2,370 | ch-RUS Clubs Silent | D79 |
| Oct 2017 | Andrei Obodchuk | 2,360 | W-ch Disabled | D92 |
| Jan 1995 | Vasiliy G. Krasnov | 2,352 | ch-RUS Silent | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Silent | 2022 | 144 | 109.5 | 2,253 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2017 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-RUS Clubs Silent | 1998 | 14 | 8 | 2,320 |
| ch-Zelenograd | 2016 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,257 |
| Moscow C | 2007 | 10 | 8 | 2,362 |
| Zelenograd Spring Silent Open | 2014 | 9 | 9 | 2,429 |
| WchT Silent | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,225 |
| Zelenograd Summer Silent Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,131 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andrey Skorobogatykh (12 games) · Linat Shaiakhmetov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Varezhkin's chess games?
321 games by Viktor Varezhkin, 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 Varezhkin has played.
What does Viktor Varezhkin play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Viktor Varezhkin opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Varezhkin answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Viktor Varezhkin play as White?
As White, Viktor Varezhkin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Varezhkin play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Varezhkin most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Viktor Varezhkin's FIDE rating?
Viktor Varezhkin is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Viktor Varezhkin played?
Our database contains 321 games by Viktor Varezhkin, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 70 draws, 62 losses (58.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Varezhkin?
321 games by Viktor Varezhkin 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.