Prepare against Vladimir Pivnik
Israel · World #30,935 classical · FIDE ID 2806304
When preparing against Vladimir Pivnik, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 52 games by Vladimir Pivnik, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Pivnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Pivnik 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 | 1,980 | 1,987 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 30 | 4 | 18 | 57.7% |
| As White | 26 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 76.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Pivnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Pivnik's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 76.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 76.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Pivnik usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Pivnik usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Pivnik usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
Vladimir Pivnik's chess games
All 52 games by Vladimir Pivnik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 30 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2004 | Vladimir Grebionkin | 2,462 | — | A55 |
| Mar 2004 | Vinay Bhat | 2,431 | — | B40 |
| Mar 2004 | Imre Fancsy | 2,409 | — | C00 |
| Mar 2003 | Konstantin Maslak | 2,405 | Internet Section 15-B | B02 |
| Mar 2003 | Ruslan Kashtanov | 2,389 | Internet Section 15-B | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Section 15-B | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,629 |
| Internet Section 18-A | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,266 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,273 |
| Internet Section 14-A | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,428 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Pivnik's chess games?
52 games by Vladimir Pivnik, from Apr 2008 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 Pivnik has played.
What does Vladimir Pivnik play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Vladimir Pivnik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Pivnik answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Pivnik play as White?
As White, Vladimir Pivnik's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Pivnik play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Pivnik most often plays: Philidor (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Vladimir Pivnik's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Pivnik is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Vladimir Pivnik played?
Our database contains 52 games by Vladimir Pivnik, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (57.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Pivnik?
52 games by Vladimir Pivnik 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.