Prepare against Dmitry Kryakvin
GM · Russia · World #2,050 classical · FIDE ID 4153278
Our database contains 2,252 games by Dmitry Kryakvin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Kryakvin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Kryakvin 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 | 2,380 | 2,610 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,366 | 2,644 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,367 | 2,577 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,252 | 1,012 | 799 | 441 | 44.9% |
| As White | 1,146 | 554 | 404 | 188 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 1,106 | 458 | 395 | 253 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Kryakvin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Kryakvin's side.
First moves as White (1,146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 794 | 69.3% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 122 | 10.6% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 118 | 10.3% | 61.0% |
| c4 | 103 | 9.0% | 74.8% |
| g3 | 9 | 0.8% | 88.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kryakvin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kryakvin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kryakvin usually continues c4 (84.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kryakvin usually continues c4 (76.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kryakvin usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Kryakvin usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (489 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 278 | 56.9% | 61.9% |
| e6 | 131 | 26.8% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 45 | 9.2% | 57.8% |
| c6 | 27 | 5.5% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (412 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 180 | 43.7% | 58.6% |
| Nf6 | 180 | 43.7% | 57.8% |
| e6 | 36 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 3.6% | 63.3% |
Dmitry Kryakvin's chess games
All 2,252 games by Dmitry Kryakvin 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: 1,012 wins, 799 draws, 441 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 157 | 80/61/16 | 51.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 119 | 50/53/16 | 42.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 107 | 52/30/25 | 48.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 47 | 25/16/6 | 53.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 38 | 18/13/7 | 47.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 38 | 21/12/5 | 55.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 36 | 23/9/4 | 63.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 21/9/4 | 61.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 22/3/7 | 68.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 28 | 14/10/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 174 | 87/50/37 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 125 | 42/53/30 | 33.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 51 | 23/15/13 | 45.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 43 | 19/12/12 | 44.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 15/15/10 | 37.5% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 11/18/5 | 32.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 6/14/10 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 9/11/6 | 34.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Vladimir Moskvin | 2,691 | Ilyumzhinov Cup | E94 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,689 | Titled Tue Late | D61 |
| Sep 2008 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,689 | 61st ch-RUS Higher League | B37 |
| Feb 2017 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,679 | Titled Tue | A38 |
| Mar 2017 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,673 | Titled Tue | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 303 | 195.5 | 2,473 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2018 | 42 | 20 | 2,470 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 40 | 17 | 2,392 |
| Doroshkevich Memorial Open | 2012 | 36 | 26.5 | 2,591 |
| chT2-RUS | 2022 | 36 | 26.5 | 2,602 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 30 | 13.5 | 2,518 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2018 | 29 | 19 | 2,531 |
| ch-RUS rapid | 2018 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,528 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oleg Vastrukhin (25 games) · Pavel Smirnov (23 games) · Nikita Afanasiev (20 games) · Alexandr Triapishko (19 games) · Mikhail Demidov (16 games) · Alexey Sarana (14 games) · Ramil Hasangatin (12 games) · Boris Savchenko (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Kryakvin's chess games?
2,252 games by Dmitry Kryakvin, 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 Dmitry Kryakvin has played.
What does Dmitry Kryakvin play on the first move as White?
Across 1,146 games with White in our database, Dmitry Kryakvin opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Kryakvin answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Kryakvin play as White?
As White, Dmitry Kryakvin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (157 games, 51.0% win rate); Slav Defense (119 games, 42.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (107 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Kryakvin play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Kryakvin most often plays: Sicilian (174 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (125 games, 33.6% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 45.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,106 games.
What is Dmitry Kryakvin's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Kryakvin is currently rated 2,380 in classical chess, 2,366 in rapid and 2,367 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,610 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Dmitry Kryakvin played?
Our database contains 2,252 games by Dmitry Kryakvin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,012 wins, 799 draws, 441 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Kryakvin?
2,252 games by Dmitry Kryakvin 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.