Prepare against Vitali Golod
GM · Israel · World #773 classical · FIDE ID 2804140
Our database contains 1,577 games by Vitali Golod, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vitali Golod's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitali Golod 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 | 2,476 | 2,606 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,377 | 2,604 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,574 | 2,590 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,577 | 666 | 712 | 199 | 42.2% |
| As White | 802 | 367 | 359 | 76 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 775 | 299 | 353 | 123 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitali Golod's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitali Golod's side.
First moves as White (802 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 669 | 83.4% | 69.0% |
| e4 | 78 | 9.7% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 3.4% | 68.5% |
| c4 | 26 | 3.2% | 65.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Golod usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Golod usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Golod usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Golod usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Golod usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Golod usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 181 | 50.1% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 161 | 44.6% | 69.3% |
| d6 | 10 | 2.8% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 211 | 73.5% | 62.1% |
| d5 | 65 | 22.6% | 55.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.4% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Vitali Golod's chess games
All 1,577 games by Vitali Golod in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 666 wins, 712 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 122 | 58/52/12 | 47.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 100 | 42/52/6 | 42.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 78 | 42/32/4 | 53.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 72 | 36/29/7 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 57 | 37/19/1 | 64.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 16/13/7 | 44.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 12/23/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 31 | 17/11/3 | 54.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 102 | 38/55/9 | 37.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 87 | 44/33/10 | 50.6% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39 | 9/18/12 | 23.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 12/10/6 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 10/14/4 | 35.7% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 24 | 6/15/3 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 7/14/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Vladimir Akopian | 2,713 | 22nd EU-Cup | D12 |
| Mar 2003 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,712 | Dos Hermanas Internet f 4th | C91 |
| Aug 2012 | Christian Bauer | 2,681 | 45th Biel MTO Open | D25 |
| Mar 2004 | Zurab Azmaiparashvili | 2,678 | Internet Final | A42 |
| Jul 2009 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,675 | Netanya Riordan | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 136 | 90 | 2,511 |
| ch-ISR | 2016 | 72 | 47 | 2,579 |
| Dieren Open | 1999 | 27 | 18 | 2,527 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2006 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,596 |
| ACP Blitz | 2006 | 20 | 10 | 2,576 |
| Dov Porath Memorial | 2018 | 19 | 10 | 2,420 |
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2014 | 18 | 13 | 2,636 |
| ACP Blitz Prelim4 | 2004 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,458 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Victor Mikhalevski (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitali Golod's chess games?
1,577 games by Vitali Golod, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Vitali Golod has played.
What does Vitali Golod play on the first move as White?
Across 802 games with White in our database, Vitali Golod opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitali Golod answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Vitali Golod play as White?
As White, Vitali Golod's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (122 games, 47.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (100 games, 42.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (78 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 802 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitali Golod play as Black?
As Black, Vitali Golod most often plays: Indian Defense (102 games, 37.3% win rate); Sicilian (87 games, 50.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (39 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 775 games.
What is Vitali Golod's FIDE rating?
Vitali Golod is currently rated 2,476 in classical chess, 2,377 in rapid and 2,574 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,606 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Vitali Golod played?
Our database contains 1,577 games by Vitali Golod, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 666 wins, 712 draws, 199 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitali Golod?
1,577 games by Vitali Golod 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.