Prepare against Vladimir Tappyrov
FM · Russia · World #59,717 classical · FIDE ID 4157184
When preparing against Vladimir Tappyrov, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 89 games by Vladimir Tappyrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Tappyrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Tappyrov 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 | 1,857 | 2,330 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 2,258 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 2,211 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 36 | 15 | 38 | 40.4% |
| As White | 43 | 21 | 9 | 13 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 46 | 15 | 6 | 25 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Tappyrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Tappyrov's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 81.4% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 14.0% | 91.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Tappyrov usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Tappyrov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Tappyrov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 91.7% score
- …c5 (83% of these games) — Tappyrov usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Tappyrov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 63.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Tappyrov's chess games
All 89 games by Vladimir Tappyrov 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: 36 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Epaminondas Kourousis | 2,391 | 24th Pardubice Open Rapid | A57 |
| Jan 2009 | Mikhail S. Skvortsov | 2,373 | Moscow Open A | C10 |
| Jul 2011 | Bogdan Belyakov | 2,367 | Kostroma Volga Cup Open | B01 |
| Jan 2002 | Andrei Timofeev | 2,320 | St Petersburg Open | A16 |
| Jan 2002 | Gleb Golovchenko | 2,308 | St Petersburg Open | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,411 |
| 19th Chigorin Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| St Petersburg Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,365 |
| Moscow Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,231 |
| Yakutsk Nikolaev Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,122 |
| 24th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,216 |
| 10th Chigorin Memorial B | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,252 |
| Gelendzhik Rapid Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,887 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Tappyrov's chess games?
89 games by Vladimir Tappyrov, 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 Tappyrov has played.
What does Vladimir Tappyrov play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Vladimir Tappyrov opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Tappyrov answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Tappyrov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Tappyrov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Tappyrov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Tappyrov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Vladimir Tappyrov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Tappyrov is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Vladimir Tappyrov played?
Our database contains 89 games by Vladimir Tappyrov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Tappyrov?
89 games by Vladimir Tappyrov 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.