Prepare against Vladimir Feldman
IM · Australia · World #22,339 classical · FIDE ID 3201791
Our database contains 236 games by Vladimir Feldman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Feldman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Feldman 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 | 2,038 | 2,324 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,084 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,119 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 84 | 78 | 74 | 35.6% |
| As White | 118 | 52 | 33 | 33 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 118 | 32 | 45 | 41 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Feldman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Feldman's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 91.5% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.1% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Feldman usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Feldman usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Feldman usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Feldman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Feldman usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 97.5% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Feldman's chess games
All 236 games by Vladimir Feldman 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: 84 wins, 78 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 7/11/5 | 30.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 1/10/4 | 6.7% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | George Wendi Xie | 2,478 | Oceania zt | D94 |
| Apr 1999 | Aleksandar H Wohl | 2,440 | Oceania zt | B90 |
| Jan 1995 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,400 | ch-AUS | B32 |
| Jan 1995 | Tim Reilly | 2,350 | ch-AUS | A89 |
| Jan 1995 | John Paul Wallace | 2,345 | ch-AUS | E41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania zt | 2013 | 63 | 38.5 | 2,308 |
| ch-AUS | 2010 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,232 |
| ch-Kiev | 1986 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,227 |
| Sydney Open | 1992 | 11 | 7 | 2,362 |
| 1st WMSG Blitz Team | 2008 | 11 | 3 | 2,104 |
| Queenstown Open | 2006 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,259 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Feldman's chess games?
236 games by Vladimir Feldman, 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 Feldman has played.
What does Vladimir Feldman play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Vladimir Feldman opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Feldman answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Feldman play as White?
As White, Vladimir Feldman's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Feldman play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Feldman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 6.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Vladimir Feldman's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Feldman is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Vladimir Feldman played?
Our database contains 236 games by Vladimir Feldman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 78 draws, 74 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Feldman?
236 games by Vladimir Feldman 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.