Prepare against Evgeny Koroljkov
Russia · World #19,189 classical · FIDE ID 4194152
Our database contains 33 games by Evgeny Koroljkov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Evgeny Koroljkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgeny Koroljkov 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 | 2,064 | 2,113 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,071 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,088 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 39.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgeny Koroljkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgeny Koroljkov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Koroljkov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Koroljkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Koroljkov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Evgeny Koroljkov's chess games
All 33 games by Evgeny Koroljkov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Vladimir Antonenko | 2,432 | Novosibirsk Sukharev Memorial Open | A52 |
| Jul 2009 | Nikolai Kuzmin | 2,103 | Novosibirsk Sukharev Memorial Open | D04 |
| Aug 2009 | Yaroslav Turbin | 2,028 | Novosibirsk Sukharev Memorial Open | D36 |
| Apr 2008 | Gennady Chesnokov | 1,992 | Novosibirsk April Open | B21 |
| Apr 2008 | Mikhail Krasnikov | 1,945 | Novosibirsk April Open | D88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novosibirsk Sukharev Memorial Open | 2012 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,054 |
| Novosibirsk April Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgeny Koroljkov's chess games?
33 games by Evgeny Koroljkov, from Oct 2004 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 Koroljkov has played.
What does Evgeny Koroljkov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Evgeny Koroljkov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgeny Koroljkov answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Evgeny Koroljkov play as White?
As White, Evgeny Koroljkov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgeny Koroljkov play as Black?
As Black, Evgeny Koroljkov most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Evgeny Koroljkov's FIDE rating?
Evgeny Koroljkov is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Evgeny Koroljkov played?
Our database contains 33 games by Evgeny Koroljkov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgeny Koroljkov?
33 games by Evgeny Koroljkov 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.