Prepare against Dmitriy Biryukov
FM · Russia · World #17,102 classical · FIDE ID 24103454
Our database contains 296 games by Dmitriy Biryukov, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitriy Biryukov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitriy Biryukov 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 | 2,084 | 2,384 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,359 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,403 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 166 | 74 | 56 | 56.1% |
| As White | 151 | 94 | 35 | 22 | 62.3% |
| As Black | 145 | 72 | 39 | 34 | 49.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitriy Biryukov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitriy Biryukov's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 100.0% | 73.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 73.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Biryukov usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Biryukov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Biryukov usually continues d4 (73.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 62 | 100.0% | 68.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 58 | 100.0% | 53.4% |
Dmitriy Biryukov's chess games
All 296 games by Dmitriy Biryukov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 166 wins, 74 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 67 | 39/16/12 | 58.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| E62 | Rat Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Robert F Jamilov | 2,385 | Saratov | B08 |
| Jan 2009 | Vladimir I. Osmolny | 2,373 | Moscow Open A | C07 |
| Jan 2010 | Igor Dmitriev | 2,370 | Saratov RSOCF Cup | B07 |
| Mar 2008 | Vladislav Arhangelsky | 2,366 | ch-Saratov Open | C83 |
| Sep 2008 | Boris Onoprijchuk | 2,366 | SGSEU-ch-Saratov Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saratov | 2011 | 27 | 21.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-Saratov Region | 2016 | 27 | 20 | 2,339 |
| ch-Saratov Regional | 2015 | 27 | 20.5 | 2,297 |
| Saratov Open | 2010 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,363 |
| Saratov | 2009 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,337 |
| Saratov Shestoperov Memorial | 2014 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,233 |
| Saratov Spring Cup | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,186 |
| Saratov Open 08 | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitriy Biryukov's chess games?
296 games by Dmitriy Biryukov, from Jul 2004 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 Dmitriy Biryukov has played.
What does Dmitriy Biryukov play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Dmitriy Biryukov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitriy Biryukov answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dmitriy Biryukov play as White?
As White, Dmitriy Biryukov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 59.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitriy Biryukov play as Black?
As Black, Dmitriy Biryukov most often plays: Pirc Defense (67 games, 58.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Rat Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Dmitriy Biryukov's FIDE rating?
Dmitriy Biryukov is currently rated 2,084 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Dmitriy Biryukov played?
Our database contains 296 games by Dmitriy Biryukov, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 74 draws, 56 losses (56.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitriy Biryukov?
296 games by Dmitriy Biryukov 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.