Prepare against Vyacheslav Babichev
DEU · World #78,638 classical · FIDE ID 4697235
When preparing against Vyacheslav Babichev, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 47.2% over 36 games.
Our database contains 487 games by Vyacheslav Babichev, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vyacheslav Babichev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vyacheslav Babichev 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 | 1,794 | 1,863 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,810 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 487 | 216 | 40 | 230 | 44.4% |
| As White | 235 | 111 | 26 | 98 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 252 | 105 | 14 | 132 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vyacheslav Babichev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vyacheslav Babichev's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 48.9% | 54.3% |
| b3 | 67 | 28.5% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 18 | 7.7% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 6.8% | 59.4% |
| b4 | 11 | 4.7% | 22.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.1% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Babichev usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Babichev usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Babichev usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 29% of White games, 55.2% score
- …e5 (51% of these games) — Babichev usually continues Bb2 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Babichev usually continues Bb2 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Babichev usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 57 | 46.3% | 48.2% |
| g6 | 26 | 21.1% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 18 | 14.6% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 15 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 60.2% | 43.4% |
| e6 | 16 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 17.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Vyacheslav Babichev's chess games
All 487 games by Vyacheslav Babichev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 216 wins, 40 draws, 230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 67 | 34/6/27 | 50.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 51 | 26/1/24 | 51.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 17/4/15 | 47.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| B00 | French Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Markus Lechermann | 2,045 | 16th Nuremberg Zabo Open | B40 |
| Sep 2009 | Gabriele Renner | 2,023 | 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | C10 |
| Sep 2002 | Gregor Ring | 2,006 | 5th Pyramiden Franken Cup | D04 |
| Mar 2016 | Peter Diller | 1,999 | ch-Mittelfranken QT | C02 |
| Jan 2012 | Christian Karasek | 1,969 | ch-Mittelfranken Mitte 1112 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mittelfranken Mitte | 2020 | 27 | 14 | 1,670 |
| ch-Mittelfranken QT | 2019 | 27 | 15 | 1,727 |
| 22nd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,666 |
| 5th Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 1,902 |
| 26th ch-Bayern Open Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,635 |
| 23rd ch-Bayern Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,767 |
| 27th ch-Bayern Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,781 |
| 27th chB-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vyacheslav Babichev's chess games?
487 games by Vyacheslav Babichev, from Jan 2005 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 Vyacheslav Babichev has played.
What does Vyacheslav Babichev play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Vyacheslav Babichev opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.b3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vyacheslav Babichev answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Vyacheslav Babichev play as White?
As White, Vyacheslav Babichev's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (67 games, 50.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Orangutan opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vyacheslav Babichev play as Black?
As Black, Vyacheslav Babichev most often plays: Pirc Defense (51 games, 51.0% win rate); Modern Defense (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 252 games.
What is Vyacheslav Babichev's FIDE rating?
Vyacheslav Babichev is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Vyacheslav Babichev played?
Our database contains 487 games by Vyacheslav Babichev, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 40 draws, 230 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vyacheslav Babichev?
487 games by Vyacheslav Babichev 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.