Prepare against Vladimir Vladimirov
North Macedonia · World #12,440 classical · FIDE ID 15001040
When preparing against Vladimir Vladimirov, expect 1.g3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Hungarian Opening as White, 37.9% over 29 games.
Our database contains 199 games by Vladimir Vladimirov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Vladimirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Vladimirov 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 | 2,137 | 2,273 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,169 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,183 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 75 | 45 | 79 | 37.7% |
| As White | 98 | 36 | 25 | 37 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 101 | 39 | 20 | 42 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Vladimirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Vladimirov's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 48 | 49.0% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 36 | 36.7% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.1% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 49% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Vladimirov usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vladimirov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Vladimirov usually continues Bg2 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Vladimirov usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vladimirov usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Vladimirov usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 55.6% | 48.3% |
| c5 | 19 | 35.2% | 57.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 50.0% | 36.7% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 40.0% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Vladimirov's chess games
All 199 games by Vladimir Vladimirov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 75 wins, 45 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 29 | 11/7/11 | 37.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 31 | 13/3/15 | 41.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Nikola Sedlak | 2,593 | Skopje Karposh Open | A16 |
| Sep 2005 | Petar Drenchev | 2,412 | 4th Kesarovski Georgiev Mem | B09 |
| Apr 2008 | Marjan Mitkov | 2,387 | Skopje Open | E14 |
| Oct 2015 | Afrim Fejzullahu | 2,367 | 31st EU-Cup | E01 |
| Apr 2012 | Andjelija Stojanovic | 2,324 | Skopje Karposh Open | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2015 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,137 |
| Skopje Open | 2011 | 25 | 16 | 2,269 |
| ch-Skopje Open | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,139 |
| 7th Kesarovski Georgiev Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
| 23rd ch-FRM Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,054 |
| 4th Kesarovski Georgiev Mem | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| 19th ch-FRM Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,000 |
| 20th ch-FRM Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Vladimirov's chess games?
199 games by Vladimir Vladimirov, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Vladimirov has played.
What does Vladimir Vladimirov play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Vladimir Vladimirov opens with 1.g3 (49% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Vladimirov answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Vladimirov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Vladimirov's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Vladimirov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Vladimirov most often plays: Pirc Defense (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Vladimir Vladimirov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Vladimirov is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Vladimir Vladimirov played?
Our database contains 199 games by Vladimir Vladimirov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 45 draws, 79 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Vladimirov?
199 games by Vladimir Vladimirov 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.