Prepare against Vladimir Chernikov
FM · Ukraine · World #8,463 classical · FIDE ID 14112914
When preparing against Vladimir Chernikov, expect 1.c4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.d4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (64% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense: Lion System as Black, 29.4% over 34 games.
Our database contains 645 games by Vladimir Chernikov, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Chernikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Chernikov 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 | 2,197 | 2,315 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,208 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,247 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 645 | 271 | 88 | 286 | 42.0% |
| As White | 314 | 143 | 44 | 127 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 331 | 128 | 44 | 159 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Chernikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Chernikov's side.
First moves as White (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 108 | 34.8% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 81 | 26.1% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 20.3% | 49.2% |
| b3 | 50 | 16.1% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| g4 | 3 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 52.8% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Chernikov usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Chernikov usually continues Nc3 (37.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Chernikov usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Chernikov usually continues Nc3 (42.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Chernikov usually continues Nc3 (28.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Chernikov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 64.2% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 27 | 24.8% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Chernikov's chess games
All 645 games by Vladimir Chernikov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 271 wins, 88 draws, 286 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 50 | 24/9/17 | 48.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 40 | 13/4/23 | 32.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 15/2/18 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 32 | 13/7/12 | 40.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 28 | 12/6/10 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 58 | 19/7/32 | 32.8% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 34 | 10/7/17 | 29.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 32 | 13/3/16 | 40.6% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 26 | 9/2/15 | 34.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue Early | A21 |
| Mar 2020 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,614 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Oct 2024 | Adam Kozak | 2,600 | Titled Tue Late | A52 |
| Jul 2024 | Viktor Bologan | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | A41 |
| Feb 2021 | Marcin Dziuba | 2,583 | Titled Tue | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 308 | 114.5 | 2,203 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 26 | 10 | 2,155 |
| ch-UKR sf U14 | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,955 |
| 18th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,216 |
| 59th Mislata Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,227 |
| 8th Alcoy Tabiya | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,296 |
| X Open Ciutat de Sueca | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,981 |
| Montserrat Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Chernikov's chess games?
645 games by Vladimir Chernikov, from Jul 2008 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 Vladimir Chernikov has played.
What does Vladimir Chernikov play on the first move as White?
Across 310 games with White in our database, Vladimir Chernikov opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Chernikov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Chernikov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (50 games, 48.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (40 games, 32.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (35 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 314 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Chernikov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Chernikov most often plays: Philidor (58 games, 32.8% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Budapest Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Vladimir Chernikov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Chernikov is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Vladimir Chernikov played?
Our database contains 645 games by Vladimir Chernikov, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 271 wins, 88 draws, 286 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Chernikov?
645 games by Vladimir Chernikov 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.