Prepare against Vladimir Napalkov
Russia · World #34,577 classical · FIDE ID 4149424
When preparing against Vladimir Napalkov, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 113 games by Vladimir Napalkov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Napalkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Napalkov 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 | 1,961 | 2,289 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 2,161 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 2,172 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 50 | 22 | 41 | 44.2% |
| As White | 58 | 28 | 8 | 22 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 55 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Napalkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Napalkov's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 98.3% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Napalkov usually continues c4 (47.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Napalkov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Napalkov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Napalkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 94.1% | 57.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Napalkov's chess games
All 113 games by Vladimir Napalkov 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: 50 wins, 22 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Aleksey Utkin | 2,328 | 18th Chigorin Memorial | D02 |
| Jun 2014 | Evgeny Kuznetsov | 2,193 | 18th Voronezh Open B | A52 |
| Jun 2014 | Galja Lomakina | 2,128 | 18th Voronezh Open B | A08 |
| Jun 2008 | Anastasia Ognerubova | 2,102 | Voronezh Open A | B13 |
| Jun 2008 | Darsen Sanzhaev | 2,079 | Voronezh Open A | E55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Voronezh Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,040 |
| 23rd Voronezh Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| 17th Voronezh Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,079 |
| 14th Voronezh Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,025 |
| 18th Voronezh Open B | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,250 |
| 19th Voronezh Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,908 |
| 15th Voronezh Open B | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,130 |
| 20th Chigorin Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Napalkov's chess games?
113 games by Vladimir Napalkov, 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 Napalkov has played.
What does Vladimir Napalkov play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Vladimir Napalkov opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Napalkov answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Napalkov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Napalkov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Napalkov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Napalkov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Vladimir Napalkov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Napalkov is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Vladimir Napalkov played?
Our database contains 113 games by Vladimir Napalkov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 22 draws, 41 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Napalkov?
113 games by Vladimir Napalkov 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.