Prepare against Vladimir Schetchikov
FM · Russia · World #135,858 classical · FIDE ID 4131193
When preparing against Vladimir Schetchikov, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 40 games by Vladimir Schetchikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Schetchikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Schetchikov 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 | 1,631 | 2,306 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,963 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,916 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 7 | 22 | 27.5% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Schetchikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Schetchikov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Schetchikov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Schetchikov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Schetchikov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Schetchikov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Schetchikov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Schetchikov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Schetchikov's chess games
All 40 games by Vladimir Schetchikov 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Vera Nebolsina | 2,219 | 24th Chigorin Memorial | A25 |
| Oct 2019 | Marat Shakirov | 2,114 | 27th Chigorin Memorial | A59 |
| Oct 2015 | Lev Zolotyh | 1,906 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | C60 |
| Oct 2015 | Evgeny Levin | 1,813 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | A45 |
| Oct 2015 | Yaroslav Sapegin | 1,769 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,885 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,736 |
| 24th Chigorin Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,031 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,881 |
| Paris Open | 1998 | 3 | 1 | 1,984 |
| Agios Nikolaos Open | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Schetchikov's chess games?
40 games by Vladimir Schetchikov, 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 Schetchikov has played.
What does Vladimir Schetchikov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Vladimir Schetchikov opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Schetchikov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Schetchikov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Schetchikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Schetchikov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Schetchikov most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Vladimir Schetchikov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Schetchikov is currently rated 1,631 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (May 2014).
How many games has Vladimir Schetchikov played?
Our database contains 40 games by Vladimir Schetchikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Schetchikov?
40 games by Vladimir Schetchikov 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.