Prepare against Vladimir Sevostianov
FM · Russia · World #18,322 classical · FIDE ID 4144163
When preparing against Vladimir Sevostianov, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 110 games by Vladimir Sevostianov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Sevostianov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Sevostianov 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 | 2,072 | 2,298 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,337 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,329 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 43 | 29 | 38 | 39.1% |
| As White | 56 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 54 | 20 | 13 | 21 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Sevostianov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Sevostianov's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 44.6% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 23 | 41.1% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
| f3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sevostianov usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Sevostianov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Sevostianov usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sevostianov usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Sevostianov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Sevostianov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 73.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Vladimir Sevostianov's chess games
All 110 games by Vladimir Sevostianov 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: 43 wins, 29 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,613 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
| Feb 2021 | Valery Sviridov | 2,562 | Barnaul Kura Memorial | E65 |
| Feb 2021 | Sergey Volkov | 2,557 | Barnaul Kura Memorial | A12 |
| Aug 2024 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Jul 2002 | Peter Kazakov | 2,424 | Capital of Sibiria Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 45 | 20.5 | 2,214 |
| Novosibirsk Sukharev Memorial Open | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 2,141 |
| ch-RUS sf | 2002 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,276 |
| 14th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,147 |
| Capital of Sibiria Open | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,476 |
| 54th ch-RUS sf Sibiria | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,296 |
| Barnaul Kura Memorial | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,573 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Sevostianov's chess games?
110 games by Vladimir Sevostianov, 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 Sevostianov has played.
What does Vladimir Sevostianov play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Vladimir Sevostianov opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Sevostianov answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Sevostianov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Sevostianov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Sevostianov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Sevostianov most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Vladimir Sevostianov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Sevostianov is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Vladimir Sevostianov played?
Our database contains 110 games by Vladimir Sevostianov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 29 draws, 38 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Sevostianov?
110 games by Vladimir Sevostianov 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.