Prepare against Vladimir Podat
FM · Ukraine · World #8,126 classical · FIDE ID 14100940
When preparing against Vladimir Podat, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 43.5% over 23 games.
Our database contains 232 games by Vladimir Podat, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Podat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Podat 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 | 2,203 | 2,376 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,184 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,306 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 94 | 93 | 45 | 40.5% |
| As White | 106 | 46 | 39 | 21 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 126 | 48 | 54 | 24 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Podat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Podat's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 88 | 83.0% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 17 | 16.0% | 76.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Podat usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Podat usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Podat usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 76.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Podat usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Podat usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Podat usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 75.9% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 11 | 19.0% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 73.3% | 75.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.8% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Podat's chess games
All 232 games by Vladimir Podat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 94 wins, 93 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| A64 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,433 | 36th Untergrombach Open | A46 |
| Jan 2016 | Theo Hommeles | 2,403 | Oberliga Baden 1516 | C60 |
| Jul 2017 | Oswald Gschnitzer | 2,385 | ch-Baden Open | A70 |
| Sep 1988 | Alexander V Lisenko | 2,375 | 1st URS Club Cup | E25 |
| Jul 2021 | Barry Brink | 2,371 | Oberliga Baden 1920 | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf | 1986 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
| chT-UKR | 1991 | 11 | 7 | 2,509 |
| 2nd Kiev Independence Cup A | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,495 |
| ch-UKR | 2000 | 10 | 5 | 2,270 |
| 10th Pfalz Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,314 |
| 36th ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,288 |
| Oberliga Baden 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Podat's chess games?
232 games by Vladimir Podat, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Podat has played.
What does Vladimir Podat play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Vladimir Podat opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Podat answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Podat play as White?
As White, Vladimir Podat's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Podat play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Podat most often plays: Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Vladimir Podat's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Podat is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Vladimir Podat played?
Our database contains 232 games by Vladimir Podat, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 93 draws, 45 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Podat?
232 games by Vladimir Podat 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.