Prepare against Vladimir Durnev
Ukraine · World #96,201 classical · FIDE ID 14117592
When preparing against Vladimir Durnev, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 83 games by Vladimir Durnev, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Durnev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Durnev 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 | 1,741 | 2,057 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,669 | 1,967 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,969 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 28 | 10 | 45 | 33.7% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 5 | 20 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 11 | 5 | 25 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Durnev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Durnev's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 54.8% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 18 | 42.9% | 52.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Durnev usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Durnev usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Durnev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Durnev usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Durnev usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Durnev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 95.7% | 27.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Durnev's chess games
All 83 games by Vladimir Durnev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 28 wins, 10 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Canard Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Leonid Gavrish | 2,255 | ch-Lvov | A48 |
| Sep 2011 | Nazar Ustianovich | 2,204 | Lvov Lion Cup | D07 |
| Sep 2006 | Evgenia Finkelshtein | 2,118 | Rodatychi Open | A36 |
| Jun 2011 | Yuriy Sanotsky | 1,993 | ch-Lvov Open | B07 |
| Nov 2015 | Mykola Hapchyn | 1,979 | Chervonograd Cup 11th | C33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lvov | 2010 | 13 | 1 | 1,927 |
| ch-Lvov Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,019 |
| Lvov Spring Cup LCC | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,939 |
| 2nd Lvov Buturina Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,603 |
| Chervonograd Cup 11th | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,915 |
| Rodatychi Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| Lvov Goodbye Spring | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,680 |
| Lvov Lion Cup | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Durnev's chess games?
83 games by Vladimir Durnev, from Jan 2005 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 Durnev has played.
What does Vladimir Durnev play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Vladimir Durnev opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Durnev answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Durnev play as White?
As White, Vladimir Durnev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Durnev play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Durnev most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Vladimir Durnev's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Durnev is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess, 1,669 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (May 2010).
How many games has Vladimir Durnev played?
Our database contains 83 games by Vladimir Durnev, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 10 draws, 45 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Durnev?
83 games by Vladimir Durnev 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.