Prepare against Viktor Volodin
IM · Russia · World #27,359 classical · FIDE ID 4108701
Our database contains 714 games by Viktor Volodin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Volodin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Volodin 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 | 2,002 | 2,283 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 2,208 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,207 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 714 | 227 | 278 | 209 | 31.8% |
| As White | 356 | 130 | 146 | 80 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 358 | 97 | 132 | 129 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Volodin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Volodin's side.
First moves as White (356 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 325 | 91.3% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 18 | 5.1% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.0% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 91% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Volodin usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Volodin usually continues d4 (64.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Volodin usually continues c4 (37.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Volodin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Volodin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Volodin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 136 | 75.1% | 47.8% |
| d5 | 21 | 11.6% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 11 | 6.1% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 5.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 122 | 96.1% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Viktor Volodin's chess games
All 714 games by Viktor Volodin 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: 227 wins, 278 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 67 | 22/29/16 | 32.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 63 | 34/24/5 | 54.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 44 | 17/16/11 | 38.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 40 | 14/19/7 | 35.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 42 | 15/12/15 | 35.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 36 | 8/12/16 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 31 | 8/13/10 | 25.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 2/8/11 | 9.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Sergey Grishchenko | 2,467 | 16th Prague Open | D36 |
| Mar 2012 | Miklos Galyas | 2,445 | Budapest FS03 IM | D31 |
| Jan 2012 | Jiri Jirka | 2,415 | 11th Prague Open A | D15 |
| Jan 2008 | Oleg Kulicov | 2,405 | Marianske Lazne Open | B23 |
| Jan 2009 | Tomas Vojta | 2,376 | Marianske Lazne IM-B | D25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2019 | 104 | 61.5 | 2,165 |
| Tatry Open | 2016 | 86 | 49.5 | 2,216 |
| Valasska Bystrice Open | 2017 | 34 | 24.5 | 2,229 |
| Cartak IM | 2005 | 19 | 9 | 2,266 |
| Olomouc IM-B | 2011 | 18 | 7 | 2,189 |
| Marianske Lazne IM-A | 2011 | 18 | 7 | 2,209 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2008 | 18 | 14 | 2,378 |
| Olomouc Open | 2012 | 14 | 4 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Volodin's chess games?
714 games by Viktor Volodin, 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 Volodin has played.
What does Viktor Volodin play on the first move as White?
Across 356 games with White in our database, Viktor Volodin opens with 1.Nf3 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Volodin answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Viktor Volodin play as White?
As White, Viktor Volodin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (67 games, 32.8% win rate); Catalan (63 games, 54.0% win rate); English Opening (44 games, 38.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 356 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Volodin play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Volodin most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (42 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 25.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 358 games.
What is Viktor Volodin's FIDE rating?
Viktor Volodin is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Viktor Volodin played?
Our database contains 714 games by Viktor Volodin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 278 draws, 209 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Volodin?
714 games by Viktor Volodin 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.