Prepare against Vladimir Ljamin
Russia · World #127,666 classical · FIDE ID 4126904
When preparing against Vladimir Ljamin, expect 1.c4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 66 games by Vladimir Ljamin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Ljamin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Ljamin 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 | 1,653 | 2,267 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,098 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,117 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 23 | 14 | 29 | 34.8% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Ljamin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Ljamin's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 30.3% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.2% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 18.2% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ljamin usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ljamin usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ljamin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Ljamin usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Ljamin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Ljamin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Ljamin's chess games
All 66 games by Vladimir Ljamin 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: 23 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Anatoly Kornilov | 2,367 | ch-RUS Seniors | A23 |
| Apr 2011 | Vladimir Beznosikov | 2,323 | ch-RUS Seniors | D06 |
| Mar 2013 | Yury Prokopchuk | 2,305 | ch-Moscow | A12 |
| Oct 2008 | Gennadi Stoletov | 2,297 | ch-RUS Seniors | B12 |
| Oct 2008 | Viktor Zhulanov | 2,296 | ch-RUS Seniors | D42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS Seniors | 2011 | 26 | 12 | 2,192 |
| ch-Moscow Open sf | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,293 |
| ch-Moscow | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,135 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| 4th Moscow Open B | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| Eforie Nord Open | 2002 | 3 | 2 | 2,285 |
| Moscow Victory Day Open | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-Spartak | 1973 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Ljamin's chess games?
66 games by Vladimir Ljamin, 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 Ljamin has played.
What does Vladimir Ljamin play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Vladimir Ljamin opens with 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Ljamin answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Ljamin play as White?
As White, Vladimir Ljamin's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Ljamin play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Ljamin most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Vladimir Ljamin's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Ljamin is currently rated 1,653 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Vladimir Ljamin played?
Our database contains 66 games by Vladimir Ljamin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Ljamin?
66 games by Vladimir Ljamin 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.