Prepare against Vladimir Burmakin
GM · Russia · World #1,977 classical · FIDE ID 4105109
Our database contains 3,963 games by Vladimir Burmakin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Burmakin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Burmakin 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 | 2,384 | 2,627 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,579 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,403 | 2,581 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,963 | 1,912 | 1,432 | 618 | 48.2% |
| As White | 1,989 | 1,096 | 647 | 245 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 1,974 | 816 | 785 | 373 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Burmakin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Burmakin's side.
First moves as White (1,989 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,241 | 62.4% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 627 | 31.5% | 75.5% |
| c4 | 109 | 5.5% | 65.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 0.5% | 38.9% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.2% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Burmakin usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Burmakin usually continues Nf3 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Burmakin usually continues c4 (77.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 75.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Burmakin usually continues g3 (80.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Burmakin usually continues g3 (73.1% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Burmakin usually continues g3 (68.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (949 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 813 | 85.7% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 47 | 5.0% | 61.7% |
| d6 | 32 | 3.4% | 64.1% |
| e6 | 26 | 2.7% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 19 | 2.0% | 76.3% |
| b6 | 11 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (682 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 424 | 62.2% | 59.3% |
| c6 | 124 | 18.2% | 55.2% |
| Nf6 | 123 | 18.0% | 63.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Burmakin's chess games
All 3,963 games by Vladimir Burmakin 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: 1,912 wins, 1,432 draws, 618 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 281 | 144/102/35 | 51.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 191 | 117/51/23 | 61.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 157 | 76/63/18 | 48.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 137 | 73/48/16 | 53.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 137 | 70/40/26 | 51.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 133 | 79/34/20 | 59.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 111 | 53/50/8 | 47.7% |
| A48 | London System | 61 | 36/16/9 | 59.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 61 | 36/16/9 | 59.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 57 | 40/13/4 | 70.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 418 | 122/215/81 | 29.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 197 | 88/52/57 | 44.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 178 | 96/54/28 | 53.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 139 | 41/79/19 | 29.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 131 | 67/44/20 | 51.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 128 | 51/57/20 | 39.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 88 | 30/36/22 | 34.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 75 | 32/25/18 | 42.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 67 | 30/25/12 | 44.8% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 61 | 23/26/12 | 37.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,726 | Mainz Ordix Open 14th | B19 |
| Sep 2009 | Alexander Motylev | 2,710 | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League | B12 |
| Aug 2013 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,698 | 15th Barcelona Sants Open | E15 |
| May 1999 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,684 | 6th chT-RUS | B18 |
| Jan 2001 | Vladimir Akopian | 2,656 | 8th Linares Anibal Open | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 494 | 280 | 2,349 |
| Oberwart Open | 2002 | 67 | 49 | 2,534 |
| RUS-Cup | 2001 | 62 | 39.5 | 2,541 |
| Graz Open | 2005 | 54 | 39.5 | 2,567 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2019 | 50 | 34 | 2,458 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2000 | 36 | 25 | 2,492 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 35 | 25 | 2,364 |
| Petrov Memorial Open | 2000 | 27 | 18 | 2,537 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Evgeny E. Vorobiov (13 games) · Vladimir Epishin (12 games) · Normunds Miezis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Burmakin's chess games?
3,963 games by Vladimir Burmakin, 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 Vladimir Burmakin has played.
What does Vladimir Burmakin play on the first move as White?
Across 1,989 games with White in our database, Vladimir Burmakin opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Burmakin answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Burmakin play as White?
As White, Vladimir Burmakin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (281 games, 51.2% win rate); Réti Opening (191 games, 61.3% win rate); Slav Defense (157 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,989 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Burmakin play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Burmakin most often plays: Slav Defense (418 games, 29.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (197 games, 44.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (178 games, 53.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,974 games.
What is Vladimir Burmakin's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Burmakin is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,403 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,627 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Vladimir Burmakin played?
Our database contains 3,963 games by Vladimir Burmakin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,912 wins, 1,432 draws, 618 losses (48.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Burmakin?
3,963 games by Vladimir Burmakin 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.