Prepare against Dzmitry Kalinin
CM · Canada · World #17,504 classical · FIDE ID 13507311
Our database contains 140 games by Dzmitry Kalinin, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dzmitry Kalinin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dzmitry Kalinin 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 | 2,080 | 2,154 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,045 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 2,001 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 54 | 20 | 66 | 38.6% |
| As White | 70 | 27 | 7 | 36 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 70 | 27 | 13 | 30 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 81.4% | 39.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 18.6% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kalinin usually continues c4 (38.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kalinin usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kalinin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kalinin usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kalinin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kalinin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 100.0% | 48.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 61.5% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Dzmitry Kalinin's chess games
All 140 games by Dzmitry Kalinin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 54 wins, 20 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | V Sipila | 2,448 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Apr 2026 | Shilong Li | 2,369 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | E06 |
| Oct 2024 | Mees Van Osch | 2,362 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Apr 2026 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,357 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C02 |
| May 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 55 | 25.5 | 2,164 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 17 | 2,114 |
| Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | 2019 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,086 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,276 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| Maritime Chess Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dzmitry Kalinin's chess games?
140 games by Dzmitry Kalinin, from Nov 2009 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 Dzmitry Kalinin has played.
What does Dzmitry Kalinin play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Dzmitry Kalinin opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dzmitry Kalinin answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Dzmitry Kalinin play as White?
As White, Dzmitry Kalinin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dzmitry Kalinin play as Black?
As Black, Dzmitry Kalinin most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Dzmitry Kalinin's FIDE rating?
Dzmitry Kalinin is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Dzmitry Kalinin played?
Our database contains 140 games by Dzmitry Kalinin, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 20 draws, 66 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dzmitry Kalinin?
140 games by Dzmitry Kalinin 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.