Prepare against Vitaliy Sviridov
DEU · World #82,565 classical · FIDE ID 16277481
When preparing against Vitaliy Sviridov, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Vitaliy Sviridov, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vitaliy Sviridov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitaliy Sviridov 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 | 1,781 | 1,872 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,770 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,754 | 1,846 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 45.2% |
| As White | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 61.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitaliy Sviridov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitaliy Sviridov's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sviridov usually continues Bf4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sviridov usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Sviridov usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Sviridov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Vitaliy Sviridov's chess games
All 31 games by Vitaliy Sviridov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Frank Buchenau | 2,174 | Schoeningen Rapid Open | B01 |
| Jan 2024 | Wilhelm Koehler | 1,829 | ch-GER Amateurs | D02 |
| Jan 2024 | Philipp Merth | 1,803 | ch-GER Amateurs | D05 |
| Jun 2024 | Arne Marzik | 1,792 | Schoeningen Rapid Open | D37 |
| Jun 2024 | Daniel Baecker | 1,780 | Schoeningen Rapid Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoeningen Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,991 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,413 |
| ch-GER Amateurs | 2024 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-GER Rapid Amateurs | 2023 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | B | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,550 |
| Uhlenkoeper Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,566 |
| Hamburg Easter Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitaliy Sviridov's chess games?
31 games by Vitaliy Sviridov, from Aug 2019 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 Vitaliy Sviridov has played.
What does Vitaliy Sviridov play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Vitaliy Sviridov opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitaliy Sviridov answers 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vitaliy Sviridov play as White?
As White, Vitaliy Sviridov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitaliy Sviridov play as Black?
As Black, Vitaliy Sviridov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Vitaliy Sviridov's FIDE rating?
Vitaliy Sviridov is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,754 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Vitaliy Sviridov played?
Our database contains 31 games by Vitaliy Sviridov, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitaliy Sviridov?
31 games by Vitaliy Sviridov 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.