Prepare against Vitaly Teterev
GM · Belarus · World #6,374 classical · FIDE ID 13501429
When preparing against Vitaly Teterev, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,806 games by Vitaly Teterev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vitaly Teterev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitaly Teterev 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 | 2,239 | 2,539 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,364 | 2,494 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,270 | 2,494 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,806 | 807 | 329 | 670 | 44.7% |
| As White | 916 | 453 | 179 | 284 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 890 | 354 | 150 | 386 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitaly Teterev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitaly Teterev's side.
First moves as White (909 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 595 | 65.5% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 296 | 32.6% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 1.4% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.4% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Teterev usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Teterev usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Teterev usually continues d3 (56.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Teterev usually continues g3 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Teterev usually continues g3 (49.4% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Teterev usually continues e4 (68.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 362 | 85.8% | 50.8% |
| c6 | 40 | 9.5% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 2.8% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 308 | 94.5% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.9% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Vitaly Teterev's chess games
All 1,806 games by Vitaly Teterev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 807 wins, 329 draws, 670 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 145 | 64/31/50 | 44.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 128 | 71/16/41 | 55.5% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 75 | 43/12/20 | 57.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 71 | 37/13/21 | 52.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 53 | 23/10/20 | 43.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 46 | 27/6/13 | 58.7% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 42 | 16/14/12 | 38.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 37 | 19/3/15 | 51.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 35 | 16/6/13 | 45.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 144 | 57/18/69 | 39.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 83 | 37/13/33 | 44.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 72 | 31/10/31 | 43.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 66 | 16/11/39 | 24.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 54 | 22/17/15 | 40.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 41 | 22/6/13 | 53.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 10/3/19 | 31.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 27 | 9/8/10 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Nigel D Short | 2,690 | Olympiad-39 | B84 |
| Apr 2023 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,686 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,665 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Feb 2026 | Sam Shankland | 2,651 | Titled Tue | E92 |
| Aug 2019 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,651 | 2nd European Corporate | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 966 | 491 | 2,305 |
| ch-BLR | 2019 | 76 | 40.5 | 2,489 |
| Minsk Open | 2015 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,432 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,421 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,172 |
| St Petersburg North-West Cup A | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,493 |
| Tula Afromeev Memorial | 2004 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,554 |
| Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial | 2007 | 15 | 8 | 2,489 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Roberto Junio Brito Molina (13 games) · Kirill Stupak (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitaly Teterev's chess games?
1,806 games by Vitaly Teterev, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Teterev has played.
What does Vitaly Teterev play on the first move as White?
Across 909 games with White in our database, Vitaly Teterev opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitaly Teterev answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Vitaly Teterev play as White?
As White, Vitaly Teterev's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (145 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian (128 games, 55.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (75 games, 57.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 916 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitaly Teterev play as Black?
As Black, Vitaly Teterev most often plays: Sicilian (144 games, 39.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (83 games, 44.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (72 games, 43.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 890 games.
What is Vitaly Teterev's FIDE rating?
Vitaly Teterev is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,364 in rapid and 2,270 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,539 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Vitaly Teterev played?
Our database contains 1,806 games by Vitaly Teterev, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 807 wins, 329 draws, 670 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitaly Teterev?
1,806 games by Vitaly Teterev 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.