Prepare against Vladimir Provkin
Russia · World #59,423 classical · FIDE ID 4138457
Our database contains 341 games by Vladimir Provkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Provkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Provkin 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 | 1,858 | 2,338 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,203 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 2,301 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 164 | 73 | 104 | 48.1% |
| As White | 173 | 90 | 30 | 53 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 168 | 74 | 43 | 51 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Provkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Provkin's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 173 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Provkin usually continues Bg5 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Provkin usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Provkin usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 93 | 98.9% | 59.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 100.0% | 54.1% |
Vladimir Provkin's chess games
All 341 games by Vladimir Provkin 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: 164 wins, 73 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 67 | 36/8/23 | 53.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 12/8/10 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 62 | 32/12/18 | 51.6% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Ivan Provotorov | 2,395 | ch-Voronezh | B07 |
| Apr 2015 | Sergey Strelnikov | 2,388 | Voronezh Open 2 | D00 |
| Dec 2010 | Alexey Kostin | 2,381 | ch-Voronezh Region | B50 |
| Oct 2007 | Alexander Lukovnikov | 2,363 | Voronezh CC fin | A80 |
| Mar 2013 | Dmitrij Rodin | 2,356 | ch-Voronezh | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Voronezh | 2015 | 52 | 32 | 2,234 |
| ch-Voronezh Region | 2013 | 46 | 18.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-Voronezh CC | 2014 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-VOR City | 2007 | 12 | 4 | 2,252 |
| Zagorovsky Memorial Open | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,125 |
| Voronezh Spring | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,979 |
| 14th Voronezh Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| Voronezh Open B | 2004 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,439 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Viktor Polyansky (11 games) · Victor Sokolovsky (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Provkin's chess games?
341 games by Vladimir Provkin, 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 Provkin has played.
What does Vladimir Provkin play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Vladimir Provkin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Provkin answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Provkin play as White?
As White, Vladimir Provkin's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (67 games, 53.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Provkin play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Provkin most often plays: Sicilian (62 games, 51.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Vladimir Provkin's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Provkin is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Vladimir Provkin played?
Our database contains 341 games by Vladimir Provkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 73 draws, 104 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Provkin?
341 games by Vladimir Provkin 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.