Prepare against Anatoly Kuprijanov
FM · Israel · World #6,118 classical · FIDE ID 24141143
When preparing against Anatoly Kuprijanov, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 155 games by Anatoly Kuprijanov, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anatoly Kuprijanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatoly Kuprijanov 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 | 2,245 | 2,341 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,281 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,276 | 2,310 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 59 | 32 | 64 | 38.1% |
| As White | 75 | 31 | 10 | 34 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 80 | 28 | 22 | 30 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatoly Kuprijanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatoly Kuprijanov's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 57.3% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 32.0% | 39.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Kuprijanov usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Kuprijanov usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kuprijanov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kuprijanov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kuprijanov usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kuprijanov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 29 | 64.4% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 73.1% | 21.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 23.1% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Anatoly Kuprijanov's chess games
All 155 games by Anatoly Kuprijanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 59 wins, 32 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Alexander Bagrationi | 2,491 | chT-ISR | E74 |
| Aug 2014 | Jurica Srbis | 2,402 | 4th Split Open | E38 |
| Aug 2014 | Piero Bontempi | 2,373 | 4th Split Open | D11 |
| Feb 2015 | Ramil Faizrakhmanov | 2,371 | Moscow Open A | D24 |
| Jan 2026 | Igor Bitensky | 2,363 | TCh-ISR GpA | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2023 | 16 | 6 | 2,286 |
| 5th Belgrade ChessAmateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| Vladimir Open B | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| chT-RUS U20 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,115 |
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,327 |
| 11th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,346 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| Petah Tikva Elitzur IM A | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatoly Kuprijanov's chess games?
155 games by Anatoly Kuprijanov, from Apr 2009 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 Anatoly Kuprijanov has played.
What does Anatoly Kuprijanov play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Anatoly Kuprijanov opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatoly Kuprijanov answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Anatoly Kuprijanov play as White?
As White, Anatoly Kuprijanov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatoly Kuprijanov play as Black?
As Black, Anatoly Kuprijanov most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Anatoly Kuprijanov's FIDE rating?
Anatoly Kuprijanov is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,276 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Anatoly Kuprijanov played?
Our database contains 155 games by Anatoly Kuprijanov, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 32 draws, 64 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatoly Kuprijanov?
155 games by Anatoly Kuprijanov 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.