Prepare against Vitaly Rodchenkov
FM · Russia · World #3,960 classical · FIDE ID 4152964
Our database contains 760 games by Vitaly Rodchenkov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vitaly Rodchenkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitaly Rodchenkov 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 | 2,304 | 2,417 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,299 | 2,485 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,483 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 760 | 296 | 126 | 338 | 38.9% |
| As White | 387 | 176 | 71 | 140 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 373 | 120 | 55 | 198 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitaly Rodchenkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitaly Rodchenkov's side.
First moves as White (387 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 47.3% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 145 | 37.5% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 51 | 13.2% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Rodchenkov usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rodchenkov usually continues Nf3 (77.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rodchenkov usually continues d4 (73.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Rodchenkov usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Rodchenkov usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Rodchenkov usually continues b3 (38.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 64.8% | 44.8% |
| d6 | 13 | 7.3% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 12 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 6.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 9 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 68.0% | 30.1% |
| d5 | 20 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 7.4% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.7% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Vitaly Rodchenkov's chess games
All 760 games by Vitaly Rodchenkov 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: 296 wins, 126 draws, 338 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 59 | 27/6/26 | 45.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 49 | 19/10/20 | 38.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 46 | 19/3/24 | 41.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 16/3/21 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/7/14 | 34.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/1/14 | 34.8% |
| A33 | English Opening | 23 | 4/5/14 | 17.4% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 3/0/12 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Viktor Bologan | 2,663 | chT-RUS 10th Group2 | B22 |
| Sep 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,654 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Sep 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,634 | Titled Tue | A15 |
| Jan 2019 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,607 | PRO League Stage | D55 |
| Aug 2020 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,606 | Titled Tue | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 455 | 195 | 2,201 |
| ch-Tatarstan Open | 2012 | 22 | 14 | 2,283 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2009 | 14 | 10 | 2,406 |
| ch-Tatarstan | 2017 | 12 | 7 | 2,222 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 12 | 8 | 2,429 |
| chJ-RUS U18 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,234 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,329 |
| ch-RUS U18 | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitaly Rodchenkov's chess games?
760 games by Vitaly Rodchenkov, 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 Rodchenkov has played.
What does Vitaly Rodchenkov play on the first move as White?
Across 387 games with White in our database, Vitaly Rodchenkov opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitaly Rodchenkov answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Vitaly Rodchenkov play as White?
As White, Vitaly Rodchenkov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (59 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 38.8% win rate); Réti Opening (46 games, 41.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 387 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitaly Rodchenkov play as Black?
As Black, Vitaly Rodchenkov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 373 games.
What is Vitaly Rodchenkov's FIDE rating?
Vitaly Rodchenkov is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,299 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Vitaly Rodchenkov played?
Our database contains 760 games by Vitaly Rodchenkov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 296 wins, 126 draws, 338 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitaly Rodchenkov?
760 games by Vitaly Rodchenkov 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.