Prepare against Vladimir Dobrov
GM · Russia · World #1,906 classical · FIDE ID 4136594
Our database contains 1,605 games by Vladimir Dobrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Dobrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Dobrov 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 | 2,388 | 2,545 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,359 | 2,607 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,433 | 2,614 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,605 | 823 | 323 | 455 | 51.3% |
| As White | 808 | 441 | 148 | 217 | 54.6% |
| As Black | 797 | 382 | 175 | 238 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Dobrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Dobrov's side.
First moves as White (808 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 573 | 70.9% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 104 | 12.9% | 63.5% |
| e4 | 90 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 23 | 2.8% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 17 | 2.1% | 73.5% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Dobrov usually continues c4 (61.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Dobrov usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Dobrov usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Dobrov usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Dobrov usually continues c4 (76.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Dobrov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (387 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 329 | 85.0% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 31 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 215 | 76.2% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 50 | 17.7% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.8% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.4% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Vladimir Dobrov's chess games
All 1,605 games by Vladimir Dobrov 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: 823 wins, 323 draws, 455 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 102 | 57/19/26 | 55.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 92 | 53/11/28 | 57.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 47 | 30/5/12 | 63.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 46 | 25/4/16 | 54.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 43 | 21/9/13 | 48.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 22/5/9 | 61.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 31 | 22/4/5 | 71.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 30 | 18/8/4 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 29 | 18/6/4 | 62.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 125 | 75/19/31 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 66 | 23/25/18 | 34.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 63 | 28/13/21 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 26/10/16 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 37 | 19/7/11 | 51.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 21/6/7 | 61.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 15/6/10 | 48.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 17/6/6 | 58.6% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 27 | 18/2/7 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,792 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| May 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | E36 |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,750 | Titled Tue Late | A28 |
| Dec 2004 | Michael Adams | 2,740 | RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5' | E32 |
| Jan 2020 | Yi Wei | 2,732 | PRO League Stage | D71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 461 | 316.5 | 2,563 |
| chess.com Speed | 2019 | 35 | 8 | 2,527 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 31 | 23.5 | 2,726 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2004 | 22 | 13 | 2,448 |
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,603 |
| Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open | 2016 | 20 | 8 | 2,494 |
| 71st Moscow Blitz | 2017 | 19 | 8 | 2,469 |
| RUS Fed Internet Cup Final 5' | 2004 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,612 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hikaru Nakamura (38 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Dobrov's chess games?
1,605 games by Vladimir Dobrov, 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 Dobrov has played.
What does Vladimir Dobrov play on the first move as White?
Across 808 games with White in our database, Vladimir Dobrov opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Dobrov answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Dobrov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Dobrov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (102 games, 55.9% win rate); Slav Defense (92 games, 57.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (47 games, 63.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 808 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Dobrov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Dobrov most often plays: Sicilian (125 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (66 games, 34.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (63 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 797 games.
What is Vladimir Dobrov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Dobrov is currently rated 2,388 in classical chess, 2,359 in rapid and 2,433 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,545 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Vladimir Dobrov played?
Our database contains 1,605 games by Vladimir Dobrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 823 wins, 323 draws, 455 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Dobrov?
1,605 games by Vladimir Dobrov 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.