Prepare against Anton Gurkin
Kazakhstan · World #5,770 classical · FIDE ID 13704320
Our database contains 213 games by Anton Gurkin, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Gurkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Gurkin 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 | 2,253 | 2,298 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,303 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,174 | 2,286 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 213 | 76 | 37 | 99 | 35.7% |
| As White | 109 | 41 | 18 | 49 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 104 | 35 | 19 | 50 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Gurkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Gurkin's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 98.2% | 47.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gurkin usually continues Nc3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gurkin usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gurkin usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gurkin usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 77.6% | 40.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 20.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 17 | 47.2% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 36.1% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Anton Gurkin's chess games
All 213 games by Anton Gurkin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 76 wins, 37 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 6/5/11 | 27.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,618 | ch-KAZ | B47 |
| Dec 2012 | Andrei Belozerov | 2,523 | Pavlodar Open | B31 |
| Feb 2011 | Anuar Ismagambetov | 2,499 | Moscow Open E | A04 |
| May 2016 | Kirill Kuderinov | 2,489 | ch-KAZ | B52 |
| May 2016 | Azamat Utegaliev | 2,485 | ch-KAZ | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlodar Open | 2014 | 55 | 28.5 | 2,201 |
| ch-KAZ | 2016 | 37 | 9 | 2,210 |
| Moscow Open A | 2012 | 17 | 5 | 2,206 |
| 14th Voronezh Open A | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,085 |
| 4th Mendeleev Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,322 |
| Novokuznetsk Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,949 |
| 5th Zudov Memorial-A | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| 8th Zudov Memorial A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Gurkin's chess games?
213 games by Anton Gurkin, from Apr 2006 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 Anton Gurkin has played.
What does Anton Gurkin play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Anton Gurkin opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Gurkin answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Anton Gurkin play as White?
As White, Anton Gurkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Gurkin play as Black?
As Black, Anton Gurkin most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Anton Gurkin's FIDE rating?
Anton Gurkin is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid and 2,174 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Anton Gurkin played?
Our database contains 213 games by Anton Gurkin, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 37 draws, 99 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Gurkin?
213 games by Anton Gurkin 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.