Prepare against Denis Khayrullin
IM · FIDE · World #3,008 classical · FIDE ID 4144694
Our database contains 368 games by Denis Khayrullin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Khayrullin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Khayrullin 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 | 2,338 | 2,399 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,434 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,363 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 134 | 105 | 129 | 36.4% |
| As White | 178 | 80 | 46 | 52 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 190 | 54 | 59 | 77 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Khayrullin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Khayrullin's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 78.7% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 33 | 18.5% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Khayrullin usually continues Nf3 (60.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Khayrullin usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Khayrullin usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Khayrullin usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Khayrullin usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Khayrullin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 65.9% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 29 | 34.1% | 36.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 79.7% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 18.9% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Denis Khayrullin's chess games
All 368 games by Denis Khayrullin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 134 wins, 105 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,627 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Jul 2022 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,610 | 15th Paleochora Open | C77 |
| Feb 2024 | Dmitry Kokarev | 2,579 | ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | B90 |
| Jan 2024 | Marcin Krzyzanowski | 2,520 | Titled Tue Late | C44 |
| Oct 2023 | Boris Savchenko | 2,513 | ch-RUS Rapid | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 107 | 54.5 | 2,266 |
| Perm Elo | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,396 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,258 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,317 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,271 |
| 6th ch-Kazan Region | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,284 |
| 3rd Paracin Orbis GM | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,476 |
| 15th Moscow Open A | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Khayrullin's chess games?
368 games by Denis Khayrullin, from Apr 2003 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 Denis Khayrullin has played.
What does Denis Khayrullin play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Denis Khayrullin opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Khayrullin answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Denis Khayrullin play as White?
As White, Denis Khayrullin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Khayrullin play as Black?
As Black, Denis Khayrullin most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Denis Khayrullin's FIDE rating?
Denis Khayrullin is currently rated 2,338 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Denis Khayrullin played?
Our database contains 368 games by Denis Khayrullin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 105 draws, 129 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Khayrullin?
368 games by Denis Khayrullin 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.