Prepare against Vitalii Bachin
IM · Russia · World #8,784 classical · FIDE ID 4130413
Our database contains 279 games by Vitalii Bachin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vitalii Bachin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitalii Bachin 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 | 2,190 | 2,510 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,310 | 2,444 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,434 | 2,481 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 107 | 85 | 87 | 38.4% |
| As White | 138 | 56 | 49 | 33 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 141 | 51 | 36 | 54 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitalii Bachin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitalii Bachin's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 98.6% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bachin usually continues Nc3 (49.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bachin usually continues Nc3 (71.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bachin usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Bachin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Bachin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 37.3% | 55.4% |
| c6 | 24 | 32.0% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 19 | 25.3% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 54.2% | 55.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.3% | 12.5% |
Vitalii Bachin's chess games
All 279 games by Vitalii Bachin 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: 107 wins, 85 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 63 | 22/20/21 | 34.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| C11 | French Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 6/11/10 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,629 | 56th ch-RUS | B17 |
| Sep 2003 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,561 | 56th ch-RUS | B25 |
| Jul 2003 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,542 | Wch U20 | B17 |
| Aug 2018 | Evgeny A. Levin | 2,523 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B26 |
| May 2003 | Sergey Klimov | 2,507 | chT-RUS 10th final B | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS U20 | 2004 | 33 | 18 | 2,421 |
| ch-RUS U16 | 1999 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,319 |
| chT2-RUS | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 2,434 |
| Wch U20 | 2003 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,487 |
| chT-RUS Club | 1999 | 10 | 7 | 2,510 |
| ch-RUS U18 | 2001 | 10 | 8 | 2,596 |
| 56th ch-RUS | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,562 |
| Vladivostok Open | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,453 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitalii Bachin's chess games?
279 games by Vitalii Bachin, 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 Vitalii Bachin has played.
What does Vitalii Bachin play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Vitalii Bachin opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitalii Bachin answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Vitalii Bachin play as White?
As White, Vitalii Bachin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (63 games, 34.9% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate); French Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitalii Bachin play as Black?
As Black, Vitalii Bachin most often plays: Pirc Defense (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Rat Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Vitalii Bachin's FIDE rating?
Vitalii Bachin is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,310 in rapid and 2,434 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,510 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Vitalii Bachin played?
Our database contains 279 games by Vitalii Bachin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 85 draws, 87 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitalii Bachin?
279 games by Vitalii Bachin 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.