Prepare against Egor Bykov
FM · Hungary · World #1,503 classical · FIDE ID 34115290
Our database contains 806 games by Egor Bykov, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Egor Bykov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Egor Bykov 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 | 2,411 | 2,441 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,394 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,320 | 2,327 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 806 | 380 | 88 | 338 | 47.1% |
| As White | 393 | 195 | 52 | 146 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 413 | 185 | 36 | 192 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Egor Bykov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Egor Bykov's side.
First moves as White (393 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 175 | 44.5% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 144 | 36.6% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 15.5% | 67.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.8% | 86.4% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Bykov usually continues c4 (42.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Bykov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Bykov usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bykov usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bykov usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bykov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 30.2% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 54 | 30.2% | 46.3% |
| c5 | 42 | 23.5% | 48.8% |
| c6 | 18 | 10.1% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 3.9% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 112 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 35 | 22.7% | 51.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Egor Bykov's chess games
All 806 games by Egor Bykov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 380 wins, 88 draws, 338 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 41 | 13/10/18 | 31.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 16/4/12 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 31 | 12/6/13 | 38.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 8/1/17 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/1/11 | 45.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,726 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Jul 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Nov 2018 | Sadig Teymur Mammadov | 2,670 | Titled Tue | E32 |
| Oct 2021 | Gata Kamsky | 2,662 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Sep 2022 | Aryan Tari | 2,656 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 535 | 294.5 | 2,348 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2017 | 42 | 20.5 | 2,201 |
| chT2-RUS | 2021 | 19 | 6 | 2,244 |
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| 21st Voronezh Open A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,300 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Rapid Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,487 |
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,310 |
| 14th Moscow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Egor Bykov's chess games?
806 games by Egor Bykov, from Mar 2012 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 Egor Bykov has played.
What does Egor Bykov play on the first move as White?
Across 393 games with White in our database, Egor Bykov opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Egor Bykov answers 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Egor Bykov play as White?
As White, Egor Bykov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Réti Opening (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 393 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Egor Bykov play as Black?
As Black, Egor Bykov most often plays: Slav Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 413 games.
What is Egor Bykov's FIDE rating?
Egor Bykov is currently rated 2,411 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid and 2,320 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,441 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Egor Bykov played?
Our database contains 806 games by Egor Bykov, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 380 wins, 88 draws, 338 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egor Bykov?
806 games by Egor Bykov 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.