Prepare against Vladimir Novichkov
Russia · World #41,149 classical · FIDE ID 4198352
Our database contains 122 games by Vladimir Novichkov, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Novichkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Novichkov 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 | 1,930 | 2,232 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 2,147 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 2,182 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 61 | 26 | 35 | 50.0% |
| As White | 63 | 36 | 11 | 16 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 59 | 25 | 15 | 19 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Novichkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Novichkov's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 90.5% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 7.9% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Novichkov usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Novichkov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Novichkov usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Novichkov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Novichkov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 47.4% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 50.0% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
Vladimir Novichkov's chess games
All 122 games by Vladimir Novichkov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 61 wins, 26 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Mikhail Vershinin | 2,409 | ch-Novosibirsk sf | B12 |
| Apr 2008 | Artem Tuzhik | 2,328 | Novosibirsk April Open | B90 |
| Feb 2007 | Anton Botvinkov | 2,225 | ch-Novosibirsk | C90 |
| Feb 2009 | Pavel Bublei | 2,213 | ch-Novosibirsk Open | E52 |
| Nov 2009 | Nikolai Yakushev | 2,201 | Novosibirsk November Open | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Novosibirsk | 2010 | 25 | 11 | 2,092 |
| Novosibirsk April Open | 2010 | 16 | 10 | 2,195 |
| ch-Novosibirsk CC | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-Novosibirsk Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,242 |
| Novosibirsk Open | 2010 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,195 |
| Novosibirsk Open 04 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| Novosibirsk November Open | 2009 | 9 | 8 | 2,313 |
| ch-Novosibirsk sf | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Novichkov's chess games?
122 games by Vladimir Novichkov, from Apr 2004 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 Novichkov has played.
What does Vladimir Novichkov play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Vladimir Novichkov opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Novichkov answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Novichkov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Novichkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Novichkov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Novichkov most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Vladimir Novichkov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Novichkov is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Vladimir Novichkov played?
Our database contains 122 games by Vladimir Novichkov, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 26 draws, 35 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Novichkov?
122 games by Vladimir Novichkov 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.