Prepare against Adam Khantuev
FM · Russia · World #2,449 classical · FIDE ID 34372300
Our database contains 46 games by Adam Khantuev, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adam Khantuev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adam Khantuev 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 | 2,362 | 2,362 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,207 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,181 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 7 | 9 | 30 | 15.2% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adam Khantuev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adam Khantuev's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 89.5% | 17.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 17.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Khantuev usually continues c4 (4.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Khantuev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Khantuev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Khantuev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Khantuev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Adam Khantuev's chess games
All 46 games by Adam Khantuev in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 7 wins, 9 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Kiselev | 2,219 | Novorossiysk Small Land Open | E02 |
| Jul 2023 | Valikhan Nurzhanov | 2,116 | Novorossiysk Small Land Open | C00 |
| Feb 2023 | Rostislav Marchuk | 2,040 | Barnaul Kura Memorial | D00 |
| May 2023 | Nyurguiaana Baisheva | 1,886 | Gelendzhik Rapid Open | D46 |
| May 2022 | Aisena Vasilieva | 1,774 | Gelendzhik Open | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,601 |
| Gelendzhik Rapid Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 2,028 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,127 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Open | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,818 |
| Alushta Blitz Open | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1,604 |
| Barnaul Kura Memorial | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,037 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,205 |
| Gelendzhik Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adam Khantuev's chess games?
46 games by Adam Khantuev, from Aug 2018 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 Adam Khantuev has played.
What does Adam Khantuev play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Adam Khantuev opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adam Khantuev answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Adam Khantuev play as White?
As White, Adam Khantuev's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adam Khantuev play as Black?
As Black, Adam Khantuev most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Adam Khantuev's FIDE rating?
Adam Khantuev is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Adam Khantuev played?
Our database contains 46 games by Adam Khantuev, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 9 draws, 30 losses (15.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adam Khantuev?
46 games by Adam Khantuev 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.