Prepare against Vitaly Boiarintsev
FM · Russia · World #7,599 classical · FIDE ID 34128384
When preparing against Vitaly Boiarintsev, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (39%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Vitaly Boiarintsev, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vitaly Boiarintsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitaly Boiarintsev 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 | 2,213 | 2,400 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,318 | 2,482 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,493 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 74 | 23 | 47 | 51.4% |
| As White | 76 | 45 | 14 | 17 | 59.2% |
| As Black | 68 | 29 | 9 | 30 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitaly Boiarintsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitaly Boiarintsev's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 81.6% | 71.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.9% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 71.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Boiarintsev usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Boiarintsev usually continues d4 (95.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Boiarintsev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Boiarintsev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Boiarintsev usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 29.2% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 20.8% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 39.3% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 35.7% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Vitaly Boiarintsev's chess games
All 144 games by Vitaly Boiarintsev in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 74 wins, 23 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,453 | 18th Moscow Open A | A41 |
| Jun 2025 | Ev Levin | 2,447 | 77th ch-RUS HL | C00 |
| Dec 2024 | Maxim Lugovskoy | 2,382 | II Russian Team Men's Cup | C13 |
| Jul 2014 | Sergey Khabarov | 2,344 | Barnaul Lepikhin Memorial | E61 |
| Mar 2015 | Alexey Bochkarev | 2,311 | ch-Barnaul | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Barnaul Altay | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 2,210 |
| Barnaul Lepikhin Memorial | 2014 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,302 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| 13th Moscow Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| ch-Barnaul | 2015 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,424 |
| 20th Ugra Governor's Cup | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,988 |
| chT2-RUS | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
| 14th Moscow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitaly Boiarintsev's chess games?
144 games by Vitaly Boiarintsev, from Nov 2012 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 Vitaly Boiarintsev has played.
What does Vitaly Boiarintsev play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Vitaly Boiarintsev opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitaly Boiarintsev answers 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games).
What openings does Vitaly Boiarintsev play as White?
As White, Vitaly Boiarintsev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Four Knights Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitaly Boiarintsev play as Black?
As Black, Vitaly Boiarintsev most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Vitaly Boiarintsev's FIDE rating?
Vitaly Boiarintsev is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,318 in rapid and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Vitaly Boiarintsev played?
Our database contains 144 games by Vitaly Boiarintsev, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 23 draws, 47 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitaly Boiarintsev?
144 games by Vitaly Boiarintsev 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.