Prepare against Aleksandr Kulnev
CM · FIDE · World #9,546 classical · FIDE ID 54157544
Our database contains 204 games by Aleksandr Kulnev, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Kulnev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Kulnev 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 | 2,177 | 2,213 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,229 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,188 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 68 | 32 | 104 | 33.3% |
| As White | 103 | 36 | 16 | 51 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 101 | 32 | 16 | 53 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Kulnev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Kulnev's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 82.5% | 40.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 9.7% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 5.8% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Kulnev usually continues c4 (39.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kulnev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Kulnev usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kulnev usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kulnev usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Kulnev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 80.4% | 41.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.2% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 88.6% | 35.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Aleksandr Kulnev's chess games
All 204 games by Aleksandr Kulnev in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 68 wins, 32 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,531 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Jun 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,474 | Titled Tue Early | B21 |
| Jul 2025 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,454 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| May 2025 | Artin Ashraf | 2,407 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Sep 2022 | Danila Sutormin | 2,362 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 87 | 40.5 | 2,191 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| Voronezh Petrovsky Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,214 |
| 1st Ecka Rain Band | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,980 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| Belgrade Radnicki IM 06 | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Kulnev's chess games?
204 games by Aleksandr Kulnev, from Jun 2016 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 Aleksandr Kulnev has played.
What does Aleksandr Kulnev play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Kulnev opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Kulnev answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Kulnev play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Kulnev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Kulnev play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Kulnev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Aleksandr Kulnev's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Kulnev is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Aleksandr Kulnev played?
Our database contains 204 games by Aleksandr Kulnev, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 32 draws, 104 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Kulnev?
204 games by Aleksandr Kulnev 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.