Prepare against Evgeny Kholopov
Finland · World #8,977 classical · FIDE ID 508535
Our database contains 52 games by Evgeny Kholopov, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Evgeny Kholopov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgeny Kholopov 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 | 2,186 | 2,215 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,212 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 21 | 13 | 18 | 40.4% |
| As White | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgeny Kholopov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgeny Kholopov's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 64.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Kholopov usually continues f4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kholopov usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kholopov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Evgeny Kholopov's chess games
All 52 games by Evgeny Kholopov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,296 | chT-FIN 1920 | C55 |
| Sep 2016 | Risto Nevanlinna | 2,263 | Hamina We Bastion Open | A05 |
| Nov 2015 | Teemu Keskisarja | 2,262 | chT-FIN 1516 | B06 |
| Nov 2018 | Timo Vaatainen | 2,224 | chT-FIN 1819 | C28 |
| Oct 2015 | Aleksi Wallin | 2,220 | chT-FIN 1516 | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FIN 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 2,099 |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2,104 |
| chT-FIN 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2,201 |
| chT-FIN 1 East 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| chT1-FIN Gp2 | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| chT-FIN1B 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 5 | 2,439 |
| Hamina We Bastion Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,175 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2014 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgeny Kholopov's chess games?
52 games by Evgeny Kholopov, from Feb 2014 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 Kholopov has played.
What does Evgeny Kholopov play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Evgeny Kholopov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgeny Kholopov answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Evgeny Kholopov play as White?
As White, Evgeny Kholopov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgeny Kholopov play as Black?
As Black, Evgeny Kholopov most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Evgeny Kholopov's FIDE rating?
Evgeny Kholopov is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Evgeny Kholopov played?
Our database contains 52 games by Evgeny Kholopov, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgeny Kholopov?
52 games by Evgeny Kholopov 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.