Prepare against Vladimir Ponfilenok
Russia · World #6,474 classical · FIDE ID 24113522
When preparing against Vladimir Ponfilenok, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 444 games by Vladimir Ponfilenok, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Ponfilenok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Ponfilenok 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 | 2,236 | 2,453 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,395 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 444 | 176 | 180 | 88 | 39.6% |
| As White | 229 | 100 | 92 | 37 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 215 | 76 | 88 | 51 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Ponfilenok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Ponfilenok's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 226 | 98.7% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ponfilenok usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ponfilenok usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Ponfilenok usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Ponfilenok usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ponfilenok usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 110 | 100.0% | 58.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 78.8% | 63.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 21.2% | 54.5% |
Vladimir Ponfilenok's chess games
All 444 games by Vladimir Ponfilenok in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 176 wins, 180 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 61 | 22/27/12 | 36.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 37 | 11/19/7 | 29.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 10/1/0 | 90.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 52 | 22/14/16 | 42.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 34 | 14/16/4 | 41.2% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 10/15/5 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,606 | 37th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | A04 |
| Dec 2007 | Alexander A. Evdokimov | 2,562 | 15th Chigorin Memorial A | A43 |
| Aug 2007 | Roman Ovetchkin | 2,557 | Soukhumi Open | C00 |
| Oct 2015 | Sergei Matsenko | 2,531 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | E04 |
| Sep 2012 | Aleksey Goganov | 2,525 | 34th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tatarstan Open | 2009 | 27 | 19 | 2,489 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2011 | 26 | 16 | 2,382 |
| ch-Tatarstan | 2017 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,272 |
| 1st Alushta Autumn | 2005 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,481 |
| Alushta Autumn1 GM | 2006 | 14 | 6 | 2,367 |
| Muhamedzjanov Memorial 3rd | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,407 |
| 36th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,297 |
| 31st Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,485 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Ponfilenok's chess games?
444 games by Vladimir Ponfilenok, from Apr 2005 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 Ponfilenok has played.
What does Vladimir Ponfilenok play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Vladimir Ponfilenok opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Ponfilenok answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Ponfilenok play as White?
As White, Vladimir Ponfilenok's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (61 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 51.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Ponfilenok play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Ponfilenok most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (52 games, 42.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (30 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 215 games.
What is Vladimir Ponfilenok's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Ponfilenok is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Vladimir Ponfilenok played?
Our database contains 444 games by Vladimir Ponfilenok, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 180 draws, 88 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Ponfilenok?
444 games by Vladimir Ponfilenok 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.