Prepare against Aleksandr Volodin
GM · Estonia · World #695 classical · FIDE ID 4501950
Our database contains 1,120 games by Aleksandr Volodin, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Volodin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Volodin 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 | 2,485 | 2,523 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,412 | 2,493 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,430 | 2,507 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,120 | 519 | 315 | 286 | 46.3% |
| As White | 561 | 287 | 164 | 110 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 559 | 232 | 151 | 176 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Volodin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Volodin's side.
First moves as White (561 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 550 | 98.0% | 65.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Volodin usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Volodin usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Volodin usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Volodin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Volodin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Volodin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 251 | 96.5% | 57.2% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.7% | 71.4% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 63.4% | 60.8% |
| d5 | 52 | 28.4% | 42.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.2% | 87.5% |
Aleksandr Volodin's chess games
All 1,120 games by Aleksandr Volodin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Aug 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: 519 wins, 315 draws, 286 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 85 | 39/31/15 | 45.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 61 | 31/17/13 | 50.8% |
| E11 | Catalan | 45 | 28/11/6 | 62.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 44 | 23/15/6 | 52.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 21/13/3 | 56.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 34 | 19/5/10 | 55.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 34 | 14/13/7 | 41.2% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 70 | 36/15/19 | 51.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 27/13/12 | 51.9% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 49 | 19/14/16 | 38.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 49 | 24/9/16 | 49.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 17/10/12 | 43.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 28 | 12/6/10 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Tomi Nyback | 2,631 | 12th Puhajarve Rapid Open | D11 |
| Nov 2021 | Daniel Fridman | 2,626 | 21st Puhajarve Rapid Open | E01 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexander Motylev | 2,595 | Tartu Open Rapid | D12 |
| Jan 2015 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,590 | Keres Memorial rap 24th | A29 |
| Aug 2010 | Ivan Saric | 2,584 | 49th Wch U20 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EST | 2022 | 81 | 55 | 2,432 |
| ch-EST U20 | 2018 | 41 | 32 | 2,384 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,330 |
| 14th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2013 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,414 |
| 13th Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2012 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,450 |
| Keres Memorial A | 2008 | 18 | 8 | 2,453 |
| 21st Puhajarve Rapid Open | 2021 | 17 | 12 | 2,504 |
| Keres Memorial | 2010 | 16 | 8 | 2,489 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kaido Kulaots (26 games) · Meelis Kanep (24 games) · Olav Sepp (21 games) · Tarvo Seeman (19 games) · Jaan Ehlvest (14 games) · Andrei Shishkov (13 games) · Tomi Nyback (10 games) · Normunds Miezis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Volodin's chess games?
1,120 games by Aleksandr Volodin, from Jan 2004 to Aug 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 Aleksandr Volodin has played.
What does Aleksandr Volodin play on the first move as White?
Across 561 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Volodin opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Volodin answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Volodin play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Volodin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (85 games, 45.9% win rate); Slav Defense (61 games, 50.8% win rate); Catalan (45 games, 62.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 561 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Volodin play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Volodin most often plays: Sicilian (70 games, 51.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (52 games, 51.9% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 38.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 559 games.
What is Aleksandr Volodin's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Volodin is currently rated 2,485 in classical chess, 2,412 in rapid and 2,430 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,523 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Aleksandr Volodin played?
Our database contains 1,120 games by Aleksandr Volodin, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 519 wins, 315 draws, 286 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Volodin?
1,120 games by Aleksandr Volodin 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.