Prepare against Vilen Rafayevych
DEU · World #10,067 classical · FIDE ID 24673897
Our database contains 185 games by Vilen Rafayevych, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vilen Rafayevych's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vilen Rafayevych 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 | 2,169 | 2,189 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 81 | 39 | 65 | 43.8% |
| As White | 98 | 48 | 19 | 31 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 87 | 33 | 20 | 34 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vilen Rafayevych's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vilen Rafayevych's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 74.5% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 18 | 18.4% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rafayevych usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Rafayevych usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Rafayevych usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rafayevych usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Rafayevych usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rafayevych usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 79.6% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.3% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 45.5% | 25.0% |
Vilen Rafayevych's chess games
All 185 games by Vilen Rafayevych in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 81 wins, 39 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Sergey Kalinitschew | 2,436 | GER CupT | A40 |
| Nov 2019 | Ilya Spivak | 2,305 | Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | A07 |
| Mar 2018 | Mike Stolz | 2,305 | Sachsen-Anhalt Verbandsliga 2017/18 | A83 |
| Jul 2021 | Nicolas Niegsch | 2,286 | Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | A13 |
| Jan 2024 | Norman Schuetze | 2,285 | Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2004 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,418 |
| chT-GER North U16 | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 1,574 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2011 | 12 | 8 | 2,108 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,546 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,102 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1920 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,302 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vilen Rafayevych's chess games?
185 games by Vilen Rafayevych, from Oct 2008 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 Vilen Rafayevych has played.
What does Vilen Rafayevych play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Vilen Rafayevych opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vilen Rafayevych answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Vilen Rafayevych play as White?
As White, Vilen Rafayevych's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vilen Rafayevych play as Black?
As Black, Vilen Rafayevych most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Vilen Rafayevych's FIDE rating?
Vilen Rafayevych is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Vilen Rafayevych played?
Our database contains 185 games by Vilen Rafayevych, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 39 draws, 65 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vilen Rafayevych?
185 games by Vilen Rafayevych 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.