Prepare against Andrei Purygin
FM · Russia · World #4,294 classical · FIDE ID 24111180
When preparing against Andrei Purygin, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Budapest Defense as Black, 36.2% over 58 games.
Our database contains 878 games by Andrei Purygin, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Purygin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Purygin 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 | 2,295 | 2,395 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,299 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,339 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 878 | 368 | 92 | 418 | 41.9% |
| As White | 442 | 200 | 44 | 198 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 436 | 168 | 48 | 220 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Purygin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Purygin's side.
First moves as White (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 281 | 64.3% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 117 | 26.8% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 17 | 3.9% | 79.4% |
| b3 | 10 | 2.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.8% | 43.8% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Purygin usually continues d4 (48.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Purygin usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Purygin usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Purygin usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Purygin usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Purygin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 144 | 72.4% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 40 | 20.1% | 48.8% |
| b6 | 4 | 2.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 141 | 85.5% | 41.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.2% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 3.0% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Andrei Purygin's chess games
All 878 games by Andrei Purygin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 368 wins, 92 draws, 418 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 90 | 41/5/44 | 45.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 86 | 35/7/44 | 40.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 58 | 21/8/29 | 36.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Nikolozi Kacharava | 2,521 | Titled Tue Late | B21 |
| Jul 2010 | Arseny Alavkin | 2,454 | Samara Open | C02 |
| Jul 2014 | Gennady Tunik | 2,432 | 4th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | A72 |
| Sep 2025 | Yichen Han | 2,430 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Jul 2025 | Jan Rubes | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 551 | 230 | 2,122 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 57 | 21.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-Samara Region | 2013 | 27 | 16 | 2,309 |
| Anapa Open | 2009 | 18 | 13 | 2,382 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,292 |
| ch-RUS U12 | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,352 |
| chT-RUS U20 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,233 |
| chT-RUS Clubs U18 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Purygin's chess games?
878 games by Andrei Purygin, from Apr 2005 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 Andrei Purygin has played.
What does Andrei Purygin play on the first move as White?
Across 437 games with White in our database, Andrei Purygin opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Purygin answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Andrei Purygin play as White?
As White, Andrei Purygin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (90 games, 45.6% win rate); French Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Modern Defense (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 442 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Purygin play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Purygin most often plays: Elephant Gambit (86 games, 40.7% win rate); Budapest Defense (58 games, 36.2% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 436 games.
What is Andrei Purygin's FIDE rating?
Andrei Purygin is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Andrei Purygin played?
Our database contains 878 games by Andrei Purygin, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 368 wins, 92 draws, 418 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Purygin?
878 games by Andrei Purygin 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.