Prepare against Dmitrij Skurikhin
FM · Russia · World #4,866 classical · FIDE ID 4161297
Our database contains 340 games by Dmitrij Skurikhin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitrij Skurikhin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitrij Skurikhin 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 | 2,277 | 2,402 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,355 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,340 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 340 | 118 | 64 | 158 | 34.7% |
| As White | 171 | 62 | 32 | 77 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 169 | 56 | 32 | 81 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitrij Skurikhin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitrij Skurikhin's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 154 | 90.1% | 44.8% |
| e4 | 13 | 7.6% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Skurikhin usually continues Nf3 (39.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Skurikhin usually continues c4 (45.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Skurikhin usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Skurikhin usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Skurikhin usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Skurikhin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 42.9% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 29 | 41.4% | 44.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 76.2% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Dmitrij Skurikhin's chess games
All 340 games by Dmitrij Skurikhin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 118 wins, 64 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 34 | 10/8/16 | 29.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 9/1/13 | 39.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 41 | 13/12/16 | 31.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B13 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Viktor Kuznetsov | 2,427 | chT-CFO | D55 |
| Feb 2023 | Matias Perez Gormaz | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Dec 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,405 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| Jan 2021 | Robert Baskin | 2,390 | Titled Tue | D12 |
| Jan 2023 | Pedro Ramon Martinez Reyes | 2,389 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 241 | 95 | 2,139 |
| Tula-B | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,239 |
| 3rd Moscow Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,210 |
| 26th Belgrade Trophy | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,434 |
| Orel | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,489 |
| ch-Tula Club Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,505 |
| ch-RUS Central Region | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| 25th Belgrade Trophy | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitrij Skurikhin's chess games?
340 games by Dmitrij Skurikhin, from Apr 2003 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 Dmitrij Skurikhin has played.
What does Dmitrij Skurikhin play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Dmitrij Skurikhin opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitrij Skurikhin answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Dmitrij Skurikhin play as White?
As White, Dmitrij Skurikhin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitrij Skurikhin play as Black?
As Black, Dmitrij Skurikhin most often plays: Slav Defense (41 games, 31.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Dmitrij Skurikhin's FIDE rating?
Dmitrij Skurikhin is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Dmitrij Skurikhin played?
Our database contains 340 games by Dmitrij Skurikhin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 64 draws, 158 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitrij Skurikhin?
340 games by Dmitrij Skurikhin 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.