Prepare against Boris Lupolov
Russia · World #11,977 classical · FIDE ID 44130457
Our database contains 140 games by Boris Lupolov, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Lupolov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Lupolov 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 | 2,142 | 2,145 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,104 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,150 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 36 | 47 | 57 | 25.7% |
| As White | 70 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 13 | 28 | 29 | 18.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Lupolov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Lupolov's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 90.0% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 10.0% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Lupolov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Lupolov usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Lupolov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 21.4% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Lupolov usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Lupolov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 93.3% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 29.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Boris Lupolov's chess games
All 140 games by Boris Lupolov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 36 wins, 47 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,542 | chT-RUS Blitz | D11 |
| Jan 2020 | Daniil Kyshtymov | 2,199 | 16th Moscow Open A | E84 |
| Jul 2024 | Qingfeng Cao | 2,189 | Belgrade Serbia Open | E16 |
| Jul 2024 | Nikola Leskovac | 2,188 | Belgrade Serbia Open | A57 |
| Feb 2020 | Denis Nazarov | 2,146 | 16th Moscow Open A | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,070 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,215 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,063 |
| Moscow Petrosian Memorial Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,975 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,857 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
| 22nd Voronezh Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Lupolov's chess games?
140 games by Boris Lupolov, from Jul 2014 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 Boris Lupolov has played.
What does Boris Lupolov play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Boris Lupolov opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Lupolov answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Boris Lupolov play as White?
As White, Boris Lupolov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Lupolov play as Black?
As Black, Boris Lupolov most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Boris Lupolov's FIDE rating?
Boris Lupolov is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Boris Lupolov played?
Our database contains 140 games by Boris Lupolov, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 47 draws, 57 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Lupolov?
140 games by Boris Lupolov 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.