Prepare against Andrei Kurbatov
Russia · World #61,977 classical · FIDE ID 4186664
When preparing against Andrei Kurbatov, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Andrei Kurbatov, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Kurbatov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Kurbatov 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 | 1,849 | 2,176 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,111 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 2,165 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 55 | 37 | 38 | 42.3% |
| As White | 66 | 34 | 15 | 17 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 64 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Kurbatov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Kurbatov's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 92.4% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 62.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kurbatov usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kurbatov usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Kurbatov usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kurbatov usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kurbatov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 71.9% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 94.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Andrei Kurbatov's chess games
All 130 games by Andrei Kurbatov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 55 wins, 37 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A95 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Aleksey Grebnev | 2,488 | Novorossiysk Small Land Blitz Open | D36 |
| Jul 2010 | Andrey Ermolaev | 2,274 | Lipetsk Open | A00 |
| Jun 2007 | Aleksey A. Shishkin | 2,241 | Lipetsk King's Gambit Open C | D58 |
| Oct 2008 | Andrey Venevtsev | 2,235 | 16th Lipetsk Rating | B11 |
| Mar 2008 | Ivan Morev | 2,211 | ch-Lipetsk | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lipetsk Region | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 2,158 |
| ch-Lipetsk | 2009 | 18 | 13 | 2,274 |
| ch-Lipetsk City | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
| 2nd Lipetsk King's Gambit | 2008 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,319 |
| Lipetsk Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,047 |
| 3rd Lipetsk King's Gambit Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,279 |
| 17th Lipetsk A | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,070 |
| ch-Lipetsk Region sf | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Kurbatov's chess games?
130 games by Andrei Kurbatov, from Jul 2003 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 Andrei Kurbatov has played.
What does Andrei Kurbatov play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Andrei Kurbatov opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Kurbatov answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Andrei Kurbatov play as White?
As White, Andrei Kurbatov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Kurbatov play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Kurbatov most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Andrei Kurbatov's FIDE rating?
Andrei Kurbatov is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Andrei Kurbatov played?
Our database contains 130 games by Andrei Kurbatov, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 37 draws, 38 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Kurbatov?
130 games by Andrei Kurbatov 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.