Prepare against Aleksandr V Kulikov
Serbia · World #70,539 classical · FIDE ID 9237776
Our database contains 38 games by Aleksandr V Kulikov, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr V Kulikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr V Kulikov 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 | 1,819 | 1,857 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,914 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,867 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 5 | 21 | 12 | 13.2% |
| As White | 22 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 54.5% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kulikov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kulikov usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kulikov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Kulikov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kulikov usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Aleksandr V Kulikov's chess games
All 38 games by Aleksandr V Kulikov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - 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: 5 wins, 21 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E54 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Konstantin Chernyshov | 2,544 | RUS-Cup | E18 |
| Jan 1996 | Jole Petrov | 2,355 | Moscow Alekhine Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUS-Cup | 2000 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,420 |
| Goldberg Memorial | 1998 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,298 |
| Moscow Alekhine Open | 1996 | 5 | 3 | 2,430 |
| SERBIA OPEN 2026 - Rating Tournament | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,801 |
| URS | 1986 | 1 | 1 | – |
| ch-URS Qualifier | 1988 | 1 | 0 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr V Kulikov's chess games?
38 games by Aleksandr V Kulikov, from Feb 2024 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 V Kulikov has played.
What does Aleksandr V Kulikov play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Aleksandr V Kulikov opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr V Kulikov answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr V Kulikov play as White?
As White, Aleksandr V Kulikov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr V Kulikov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr V Kulikov most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Aleksandr V Kulikov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr V Kulikov is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,857 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Aleksandr V Kulikov played?
Our database contains 38 games by Aleksandr V Kulikov, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 21 draws, 12 losses (13.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr V Kulikov?
38 games by Aleksandr V Kulikov 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.