Prepare against Evgeny Kanev
FIDE · World #106,919 classical · FIDE ID 34241426
When preparing against Evgeny Kanev, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Evgeny Kanev, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Evgeny Kanev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgeny Kanev 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 | 1,710 | 1,785 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,748 | 1,765 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,659 | 1,832 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 55.9% |
| As White | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgeny Kanev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgeny Kanev's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 73.7% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kanev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kanev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Kanev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Kanev usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kanev usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 85.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Evgeny Kanev's chess games
All 34 games by Evgeny Kanev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Jurica Vidakovic | 1,653 | ch-EU Amateur U1700 | B07 |
| Jun 2018 | Milos Ruzic | 1,653 | ch-EU Amateur 1700 | E62 |
| Aug 2022 | Simun Mrkic | 1,526 | ch-EU Amateur U1700 | A05 |
| Aug 2022 | Christophe Nezosi | 1,478 | ch-EU Amateur U1700 | B09 |
| Apr 2018 | Andrea Lussu | 1,457 | ch-World Amateur U1700 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Amateur U1700 | 2022 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,684 |
| ch-World Amateur U1700 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,499 |
| ch-EU Amateur 1700 | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,875 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online 1400/1700 | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1,318 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 1400/1700 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 696 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgeny Kanev's chess games?
34 games by Evgeny Kanev, from Jan 2017 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 Evgeny Kanev has played.
What does Evgeny Kanev play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Evgeny Kanev opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgeny Kanev answers 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Evgeny Kanev play as White?
As White, Evgeny Kanev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgeny Kanev play as Black?
As Black, Evgeny Kanev most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Evgeny Kanev's FIDE rating?
Evgeny Kanev is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess, 1,748 in rapid and 1,659 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Evgeny Kanev played?
Our database contains 34 games by Evgeny Kanev, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses (55.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgeny Kanev?
34 games by Evgeny Kanev 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.