Prepare against Artem Uskov
GM · FIDE · World #552 classical · FIDE ID 34254854
When preparing against Artem Uskov, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 775 games by Artem Uskov, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artem Uskov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Uskov 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 | 2,505 | 2,552 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,491 | 2,491 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,584 | 2,586 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 775 | 325 | 250 | 200 | 41.9% |
| As White | 388 | 176 | 122 | 90 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 387 | 149 | 128 | 110 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Uskov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Uskov's side.
First moves as White (388 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 287 | 74.0% | 60.1% |
| Nf3 | 62 | 16.0% | 67.7% |
| c4 | 27 | 7.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Uskov usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Uskov usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Uskov usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Uskov usually continues g3 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Uskov usually continues g3 (71.1% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Uskov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 144 | 74.2% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 12.9% | 68.0% |
| e5 | 24 | 12.4% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 86.7% | 58.2% |
| d5 | 15 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Artem Uskov's chess games
All 775 games by Artem Uskov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 325 wins, 250 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 40 | 18/11/11 | 45.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 23/15/1 | 59.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 16/5/3 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 9/8/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 17/13/9 | 43.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 13/9/11 | 39.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 30 | 15/8/7 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 6/8/10 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Richard Rapport | 2,741 | World Blitz 2025 | B32 |
| Oct 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,709 | chT-RUS Blitz | B22 |
| Dec 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | World Blitz 2025 | A28 |
| Dec 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,702 | Wch Blitz | C90 |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,683 | Wch Blitz | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 81 | 47.5 | 2,403 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 19 | 2,466 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 25 | 12 | 2,530 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 12 | 2,657 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,425 |
| New Year Festival Blitz | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 2,624 |
| chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 9 | 2,644 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6 | 2,558 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pavel Ponkratov (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Uskov's chess games?
775 games by Artem Uskov, from Jun 2017 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 Artem Uskov has played.
What does Artem Uskov play on the first move as White?
Across 388 games with White in our database, Artem Uskov opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Uskov answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Artem Uskov play as White?
As White, Artem Uskov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 59.0% win rate); Réti Opening (24 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 388 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Uskov play as Black?
As Black, Artem Uskov most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (30 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 387 games.
What is Artem Uskov's FIDE rating?
Artem Uskov is currently rated 2,505 in classical chess, 2,491 in rapid and 2,584 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,552 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Artem Uskov played?
Our database contains 775 games by Artem Uskov, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 325 wins, 250 draws, 200 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Uskov?
775 games by Artem Uskov 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.