Prepare against Vladimir Mezentsev
IM · Russia · World #3,321 classical · FIDE ID 4119215
When preparing against Vladimir Mezentsev, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Vladimir Mezentsev, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Mezentsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Mezentsev 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 | 2,326 | 2,432 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,340 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,340 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 72 | 27 | 40 | 51.8% |
| As White | 69 | 37 | 13 | 19 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 70 | 35 | 14 | 21 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 258 rated games against 186 different opponents, across 48 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 229 | 110 | 55 | 64 | 48.0% | 2,264 | 2,328 | 10 |
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 57.1% | 1,845 | 1,903 | 3 |
| Blitz | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 45.5% | 2,055 | 2,017 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 74 | 10 | 22 | 42 | 13.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 169 | 101 | 32 | 36 | 59.8% |
Wins over titled players: 13 vs GM · 19 vs IM · 18 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 48 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2,041 | 1,975 |
| 2025 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2,128 | 2,295 |
| 2019 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,923 | 1,923 |
| 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2,172 | 2,222 |
| 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2,208 | 2,208 |
| 2015 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2,145 | 2,278 |
| 2014 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2,167 | 2,367 |
| 2013 | 27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 2,256 | 2,364 |
| 2012 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 2,257 | 2,294 |
| 2011 | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 2,251 | 2,351 |
| 2010 | 22 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 2,256 | 2,351 |
| 2009 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2,258 | 2,191 |
| 2008 | 31 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 2,289 | 2,360 |
| 2007 | 38 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 2,391 | 2,379 |
| 2006 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2,403 | 2,403 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Mezentsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Mezentsev's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 92.8% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Mezentsev usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mezentsev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mezentsev usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mezentsev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Mezentsev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Mezentsev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 93.1% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 53.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 32.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Mezentsev's chess games
All 139 games by Vladimir Mezentsev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 72 wins, 27 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Alexander Baburin | 2,559 | 2nd Imre Konig Memorial | B05 |
| Mar 2005 | Grigory Serper | 2,543 | Reno Far West Open | D53 |
| Jun 2007 | Benjamin Finegold | 2,543 | Las Vegas National Open | B30 |
| Oct 2005 | Dashzegve Sharavdorj | 2,514 | Western States Open | B51 |
| May 2003 | Enrico Sevillano | 2,499 | Memorial Day Classic | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno Far West Open | 2008 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,435 |
| Western States Open | 2006 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,401 |
| San Francisco Ralston | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,456 |
| 6th Linklater Memorial | 2002 | 10 | 7 | 2,489 |
| 104th US Open | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,411 |
| 2nd Imre Konig Memorial | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,380 |
| San Francisco Alan Benson | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,447 |
| Berkeley Masters Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Mezentsev's chess games?
139 games by Vladimir Mezentsev, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Mezentsev has played.
What does Vladimir Mezentsev play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Vladimir Mezentsev opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Mezentsev answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Mezentsev play as White?
As White, Vladimir Mezentsev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Mezentsev play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Mezentsev most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Vladimir Mezentsev's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Mezentsev is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Vladimir Mezentsev played?
Our database contains 139 games by Vladimir Mezentsev, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 27 draws, 40 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Mezentsev?
139 games by Vladimir Mezentsev 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.