Prepare against Vladimir Volkov
Spain · World #77,771 classical · FIDE ID 32021534
When preparing against Vladimir Volkov, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 33 games by Vladimir Volkov, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Volkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Volkov 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 | 1,797 | 1,807 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,838 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 24.2% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Volkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Volkov's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Volkov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Volkov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Volkov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Volkov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Volkov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Volkov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Volkov's chess games
All 33 games by Vladimir Volkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Jordi Parayre Soguero | 1,957 | 3rd Girona Open A | E37 |
| Mar 2012 | Miguel Angel Alejo Alvarez | 1,677 | ch-Girona | A17 |
| Feb 2012 | Josep Ramon Pereira Garcia | 1,643 | ch-Girona | D20 |
| Feb 2012 | Jose Garcia Castany | 1,495 | ch-Girona | E30 |
| Jul 2010 | Guillem Las Heras Aixandri | 1,429 | 1st Girona Open | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Girona Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| ch-Girona | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,709 |
| 3rd Girona Open A | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,834 |
| ch-Girona Provincial | 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1,727 |
| 37th Vilanova Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,749 |
| 2nd Girona Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,685 |
| 24th Palafrugell Gelpi Memorial | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,711 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Volkov's chess games?
33 games by Vladimir Volkov, from Jul 2010 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 Volkov has played.
What does Vladimir Volkov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Vladimir Volkov opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Volkov answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Volkov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Volkov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Volkov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Volkov most often plays: King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Vladimir Volkov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Volkov is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Vladimir Volkov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Vladimir Volkov, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Volkov?
33 games by Vladimir Volkov 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.