Prepare against Artemii Khanbutaev
United States · World #3,062 classical · FIDE ID 55747175
When preparing against Artemii Khanbutaev, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 30.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 897 games by Artemii Khanbutaev, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Artemii Khanbutaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artemii Khanbutaev 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 | 2,337 | 2,337 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,188 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,152 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 897 | 392 | 109 | 396 | 43.7% |
| As White | 445 | 213 | 52 | 180 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 452 | 179 | 57 | 216 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artemii Khanbutaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artemii Khanbutaev's side.
First moves as White (445 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 432 | 97.1% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 2.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Khanbutaev usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Khanbutaev usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Khanbutaev usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Khanbutaev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Khanbutaev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Khanbutaev usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 190 | 93.6% | 53.9% |
| e6 | 11 | 5.4% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 138 | 95.8% | 40.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
Artemii Khanbutaev's chess games
All 897 games by Artemii Khanbutaev in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - Sep 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: 392 wins, 109 draws, 396 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 175 | 76/25/74 | 43.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 17/0/12 | 58.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 28 | 17/3/8 | 60.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 27 | 15/3/9 | 55.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39 | 21/4/14 | 53.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 33 | 10/2/21 | 30.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 10/5/16 | 32.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 30 | 15/3/12 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/1/17 | 37.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,668 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | C89 |
| Jun 2026 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,664 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | D30 |
| Jun 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,634 | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | A62 |
| Jul 2026 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,613 | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | C55 |
| Apr 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 397 | 191 | 2,235 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 181 | 90.5 | 2,285 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11 | 2,251 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,396 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,342 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,244 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,398 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artemii Khanbutaev's chess games?
897 games by Artemii Khanbutaev, from Jun 2022 to Sep 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 Artemii Khanbutaev has played.
What does Artemii Khanbutaev play on the first move as White?
Across 445 games with White in our database, Artemii Khanbutaev opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artemii Khanbutaev answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Artemii Khanbutaev play as White?
As White, Artemii Khanbutaev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (175 games, 43.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 60.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 445 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artemii Khanbutaev play as Black?
As Black, Artemii Khanbutaev most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (39 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 452 games.
What is Artemii Khanbutaev's FIDE rating?
Artemii Khanbutaev is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Artemii Khanbutaev played?
Our database contains 897 games by Artemii Khanbutaev, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 392 wins, 109 draws, 396 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artemii Khanbutaev?
897 games by Artemii Khanbutaev 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.