Prepare against Vitaly Poletaev
Russia · World #37,640 classical · FIDE ID 4144716
When preparing against Vitaly Poletaev, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack as White, 47.2% over 36 games.
Our database contains 224 games by Vitaly Poletaev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vitaly Poletaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitaly Poletaev 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 | 1,946 | 2,228 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 2,061 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,128 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 91 | 32 | 101 | 40.6% |
| As White | 108 | 51 | 12 | 45 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 116 | 40 | 20 | 56 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitaly Poletaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitaly Poletaev's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 94.4% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Poletaev usually continues f4 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Poletaev usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Poletaev usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Poletaev usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Poletaev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Poletaev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 34 | 57.6% | 30.9% |
| g6 | 9 | 15.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.2% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.5% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 14 | 35.9% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Vitaly Poletaev's chess games
All 224 games by Vitaly Poletaev 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: 91 wins, 32 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 36 | 17/5/14 | 47.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,300 | ch-Udmurtia Final | A07 |
| Dec 2006 | Vladimir Pushin | 2,257 | ch-Udmurtia Final | E40 |
| Jan 2009 | Artur Arzamastsev | 2,215 | 16th Nizhnij Novgorod Dubinin Memorial | E40 |
| Mar 2010 | Vladimir A Ivanov | 2,179 | ch-PriFR Seniors | C24 |
| Apr 2011 | German A. Burkov | 2,178 | ch-RUS Seniors | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gornozavodsk Open | 2010 | 19 | 8 | 2,031 |
| Uljanovsk Povolje Open | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 2,021 |
| Dubna Open | 2007 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,046 |
| ch-Udmurtia Final | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,188 |
| Gornozavodsk Europe-Asia Open | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,129 |
| ch-Izhevsk Udmurtia | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-Izhevsk Kupol CC | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-Izhevsk | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitaly Poletaev's chess games?
224 games by Vitaly Poletaev, 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 Vitaly Poletaev has played.
What does Vitaly Poletaev play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Vitaly Poletaev opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitaly Poletaev answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Vitaly Poletaev play as White?
As White, Vitaly Poletaev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (36 games, 47.2% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitaly Poletaev play as Black?
As Black, Vitaly Poletaev most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Vitaly Poletaev's FIDE rating?
Vitaly Poletaev is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Vitaly Poletaev played?
Our database contains 224 games by Vitaly Poletaev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 32 draws, 101 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitaly Poletaev?
224 games by Vitaly Poletaev 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.