Prepare against Vladimir Stepovoj
IM · Russia · World #17,374 classical · FIDE ID 4120159
Our database contains 159 games by Vladimir Stepovoj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Stepovoj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Stepovoj 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 | 2,081 | 2,476 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,325 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 2,345 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 78 | 54 | 27 | 49.1% |
| As White | 83 | 45 | 24 | 14 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 33 | 30 | 13 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Stepovoj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Stepovoj's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 74.7% | 72.6% |
| d4 | 18 | 21.7% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 72.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Stepovoj usually continues Nf3 (81.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Stepovoj usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Stepovoj usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Stepovoj usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Stepovoj usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Stepovoj usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 60.0% | 59.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 17.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.3% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 37.5% | 44.4% |
Vladimir Stepovoj's chess games
All 159 games by Vladimir Stepovoj 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: 78 wins, 54 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,616 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | C02 |
| Nov 2018 | Evgenij Kalegin | 2,413 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | B40 |
| Nov 2019 | Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia | 2,404 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | C49 |
| Jan 1994 | Boris Margolin | 2,400 | Kstovo Open | A55 |
| Nov 2018 | Nathan Birnboim | 2,376 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Riazan Region | 2010 | 38 | 30.5 | 2,388 |
| ch-Riazan | 2010 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,359 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,282 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 2,292 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,208 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,443 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,207 |
| ch-Moscow | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Stepovoj's chess games?
159 games by Vladimir Stepovoj, 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 Stepovoj has played.
What does Vladimir Stepovoj play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Vladimir Stepovoj opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Stepovoj answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Stepovoj play as White?
As White, Vladimir Stepovoj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 81.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Stepovoj play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Stepovoj most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Vladimir Stepovoj's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Stepovoj is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,476 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Vladimir Stepovoj played?
Our database contains 159 games by Vladimir Stepovoj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 54 draws, 27 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Stepovoj?
159 games by Vladimir Stepovoj 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.