Prepare against Vitalii Kiselev
GM · Argentina · World #532 classical · FIDE ID 4194128
When preparing against Vitalii Kiselev, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 436 games by Vitalii Kiselev, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vitalii Kiselev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitalii Kiselev 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 | 2,507 | 2,562 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,388 | 2,528 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,407 | 2,537 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 436 | 221 | 108 | 107 | 50.7% |
| As White | 213 | 119 | 43 | 51 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 223 | 102 | 65 | 56 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitalii Kiselev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitalii Kiselev's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 61.0% | 66.5% |
| e4 | 76 | 35.7% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.9% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 66.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kiselev usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kiselev usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Kiselev usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kiselev usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kiselev usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kiselev usually continues b3 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 36.5% | 70.2% |
| e6 | 35 | 30.4% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 31 | 27.0% | 67.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 78.7% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 14.7% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Vitalii Kiselev's chess games
All 436 games by Vitalii Kiselev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 221 wins, 108 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 16/3/9 | 57.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 22 | 15/3/4 | 68.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 22 | 14/5/3 | 63.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Feb 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,666 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Apr 2025 | A Tari | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Jan 2024 | Adam Kozak | 2,600 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Sep 2021 | Robert Hess | 2,591 | Titled Tue | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 119 | 70.5 | 2,411 |
| Dombai | 2014 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,530 |
| Lugansk-A | 2007 | 16 | 11 | 2,533 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 12 | 9 | 2,506 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,404 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,446 |
| Azov Don Cup | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,528 |
| Lugansk Summer | 2007 | 11 | 9 | 2,653 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitalii Kiselev's chess games?
436 games by Vitalii Kiselev, from Oct 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 Vitalii Kiselev has played.
What does Vitalii Kiselev play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Vitalii Kiselev opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitalii Kiselev answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Vitalii Kiselev play as White?
As White, Vitalii Kiselev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 68.2% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitalii Kiselev play as Black?
As Black, Vitalii Kiselev most often plays: Philidor (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 65.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Vitalii Kiselev's FIDE rating?
Vitalii Kiselev is currently rated 2,507 in classical chess, 2,388 in rapid and 2,407 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,562 (May 2010).
How many games has Vitalii Kiselev played?
Our database contains 436 games by Vitalii Kiselev, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 221 wins, 108 draws, 107 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitalii Kiselev?
436 games by Vitalii Kiselev 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.