Prepare against Egor Kurchenko
FM · Russia · World #9,421 classical · FIDE ID 54157749
Our database contains 415 games by Egor Kurchenko, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Egor Kurchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Egor Kurchenko 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 | 2,179 | 2,308 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,220 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,253 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 415 | 172 | 46 | 197 | 41.4% |
| As White | 202 | 95 | 25 | 82 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 213 | 77 | 21 | 115 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Egor Kurchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Egor Kurchenko's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 87.6% | 53.7% |
| g4 | 10 | 5.0% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kurchenko usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kurchenko usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kurchenko usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.g4 — 5% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (70% of these games) — Kurchenko usually continues h3 (28.6% score)
- …h5 (20% of these games) — Kurchenko usually continues gxh5 (100.0% score)
- …g5 (10% of these games) — Kurchenko usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 95 | 88.8% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.7% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 71.8% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 22.5% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| Nh6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Egor Kurchenko's chess games
All 415 games by Egor Kurchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 172 wins, 46 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 43 | 17/6/20 | 39.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 16 | 8/0/8 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,658 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
| Jun 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | C44 |
| Jan 2026 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,555 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A42 |
| May 2025 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,540 | Titled Tue Early | C60 |
| Sep 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,531 | Titled Tue Late | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 234 | 111.5 | 2,254 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 20 | 9 | 2,303 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 11 | 2,140 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,137 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Egor Kurchenko's chess games?
415 games by Egor Kurchenko, from Jan 2016 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 Kurchenko has played.
What does Egor Kurchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Egor Kurchenko opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.g4 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Egor Kurchenko answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Egor Kurchenko play as White?
As White, Egor Kurchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 39.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Egor Kurchenko play as Black?
As Black, Egor Kurchenko most often plays: Italian Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Egor Kurchenko's FIDE rating?
Egor Kurchenko is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Egor Kurchenko played?
Our database contains 415 games by Egor Kurchenko, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 46 draws, 197 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egor Kurchenko?
415 games by Egor Kurchenko 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.