Prepare against Vitaly Gurvich
FM · Russia · World #5,852 classical · FIDE ID 24164852
When preparing against Vitaly Gurvich, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 23.5% over 34 games.
Our database contains 832 games by Vitaly Gurvich, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vitaly Gurvich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitaly Gurvich 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 | 2,251 | 2,381 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,353 | Jan 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,342 | 2,431 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 832 | 344 | 149 | 339 | 41.3% |
| As White | 417 | 189 | 80 | 148 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 415 | 155 | 69 | 191 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitaly Gurvich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitaly Gurvich's side.
First moves as White (417 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 186 | 44.6% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 140 | 33.6% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 55 | 13.2% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 5.5% | 54.3% |
| g4 | 8 | 1.9% | 81.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gurvich usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gurvich usually continues c4 (42.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gurvich usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gurvich usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gurvich usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gurvich usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 48.6% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 68 | 37.6% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 11 | 6.1% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 9 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 130 | 78.8% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 32 | 19.4% | 54.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Vitaly Gurvich's chess games
All 832 games by Vitaly Gurvich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 344 wins, 149 draws, 339 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 32 | 12/7/13 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 10/1/12 | 43.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 35 | 14/3/18 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 34 | 8/6/20 | 23.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,681 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Mar 2025 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,657 | Titled Tue Early | A28 |
| Aug 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,654 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Jun 2021 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,634 | Titled Tue | E61 |
| Dec 2019 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 2,627 | Wch Rapid | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 313 | 182.5 | 2,398 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 38 | 17 | 2,389 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 30 | 11.5 | 2,358 |
| ch-Moscow rapid | 2020 | 27 | 14 | 2,337 |
| 72nd Moscow Blitz | 2018 | 18 | 3.5 | 2,273 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
| Wch U08 | 2010 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,604 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2012 | 13 | 6 | 1,742 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitaly Gurvich's chess games?
832 games by Vitaly Gurvich, from Jul 2011 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 Gurvich has played.
What does Vitaly Gurvich play on the first move as White?
Across 417 games with White in our database, Vitaly Gurvich opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitaly Gurvich answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Vitaly Gurvich play as White?
As White, Vitaly Gurvich's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 417 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitaly Gurvich play as Black?
As Black, Vitaly Gurvich most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 415 games.
What is Vitaly Gurvich's FIDE rating?
Vitaly Gurvich is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,342 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (May 2016).
How many games has Vitaly Gurvich played?
Our database contains 832 games by Vitaly Gurvich, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 344 wins, 149 draws, 339 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitaly Gurvich?
832 games by Vitaly Gurvich 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.