Prepare against Vladimir Chernikov
FM · Ukraine · World #5,762 classical · FIDE ID 14112914
Our database contains 627 games by Vladimir Chernikov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 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 | 2,254 | 2,315 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,208 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,247 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 627 | 259 | 84 | 284 | 41.3% |
| As White | 305 | 135 | 43 | 127 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 322 | 124 | 41 | 157 | 38.5% |
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 (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 103 | 34.2% | 50.5% |
| d4 | 80 | 26.6% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 62 | 20.6% | 48.4% |
| b3 | 48 | 15.9% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| g4 | 3 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 50.5% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Chernikov usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Chernikov usually continues Nc3 (37.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Chernikov usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Chernikov usually continues Nc3 (40.4% score)
- …d5 (33% 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.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 99 | 62.3% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 37 | 23.3% | 45.9% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 6.3% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 63.6% | 47.1% |
| d6 | 26 | 24.3% | 36.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.5% | 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 627 games by Vladimir Chernikov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 259 wins, 84 draws, 284 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 48 | 22/9/17 | 45.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 40 | 13/4/23 | 32.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 33 | 13/2/18 | 39.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 32 | 13/7/12 | 40.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 28 | 12/6/10 | 42.9% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| 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 | 57 | 19/6/32 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 31 | 9/6/16 | 29.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 31 | 12/3/16 | 38.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/2/14 | 36.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| 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 |
| 25th Montcada Open B | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,128 |
| 7th Quart de Poblet Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,195 |
| 8th Alcoy Tabiya | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,296 |
| X Open Ciutat de Sueca | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Chernikov's chess games?
627 games by Vladimir Chernikov, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 301 games with White in our database, Vladimir Chernikov opens with 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Chernikov answers 1...d6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (7% 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 (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (40 games, 32.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (33 games, 39.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 305 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Chernikov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Chernikov most often plays: Philidor (57 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 322 games.
What is Vladimir Chernikov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Chernikov is currently rated 2,254 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 627 games by Vladimir Chernikov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 259 wins, 84 draws, 284 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Chernikov?
627 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.