Prepare against Eugene Kryuchkov
Russia · World #6,249 classical · FIDE ID 24227978
When preparing against Eugene Kryuchkov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Eugene Kryuchkov, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Eugene Kryuchkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eugene Kryuchkov 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 | 2,242 | 2,242 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,193 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,247 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 37.1% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eugene Kryuchkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eugene Kryuchkov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Kryuchkov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kryuchkov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kryuchkov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Eugene Kryuchkov's chess games
All 35 games by Eugene Kryuchkov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Sep 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Bogdan Belyakov | 2,354 | Korchnoi Mem Open 2026 | D06 |
| Jul 2025 | Evgeny Kolesnikov | 2,348 | 21st Moscow Open A | D47 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Khruschiov | 2,285 | Russian Chess Crown A | D10 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexei Gubajdullin | 2,223 | Russian Chess Crown A | E91 |
| Feb 2026 | Marina Kuznetsova | 2,219 | Russian Chess Crown A | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,271 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,249 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,251 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2025 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,060 |
| 19th Moscow Open A | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,066 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,884 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eugene Kryuchkov's chess games?
35 games by Eugene Kryuchkov, from Oct 2016 to Sep 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 Eugene Kryuchkov has played.
What does Eugene Kryuchkov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Eugene Kryuchkov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eugene Kryuchkov answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Eugene Kryuchkov play as White?
As White, Eugene Kryuchkov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eugene Kryuchkov play as Black?
As Black, Eugene Kryuchkov most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Eugene Kryuchkov's FIDE rating?
Eugene Kryuchkov is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Eugene Kryuchkov played?
Our database contains 35 games by Eugene Kryuchkov, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eugene Kryuchkov?
35 games by Eugene Kryuchkov 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.