Prepare against Felix Kuznetsov
FM · Russia · World #9,907 classical · FIDE ID 34147990
Our database contains 350 games by Felix Kuznetsov, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Felix Kuznetsov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Kuznetsov 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 | 2,171 | 2,335 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,254 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,336 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 181 | 35 | 134 | 51.7% |
| As White | 178 | 107 | 18 | 53 | 60.1% |
| As Black | 172 | 74 | 17 | 81 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Kuznetsov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Kuznetsov's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 85.4% | 64.8% |
| f4 | 25 | 14.0% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues Nf3 (72.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues Nc3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 14% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 98.7% | 52.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 98.4% | 54.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Felix Kuznetsov's chess games
All 350 games by Felix Kuznetsov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 181 wins, 35 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 19/0/6 | 76.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 25 | 16/3/6 | 64.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 30 | 17/4/9 | 56.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,768 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Jan 2023 | Aryan Tari | 2,653 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Jan 2023 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,645 | Titled Tue Late | E12 |
| Mar 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,635 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Aug 2023 | Benjamin Bok | 2,617 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 257 | 145.5 | 2,369 |
| St Petersburg Amir Cup Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,113 |
| 24th Chigorin Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| St Petersburg Early Bird Rating | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,993 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,012 |
| 76th ch-RUS Higher League | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,228 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,212 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 2,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Kuznetsov's chess games?
350 games by Felix Kuznetsov, from Jan 2013 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 Felix Kuznetsov has played.
What does Felix Kuznetsov play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Felix Kuznetsov opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Kuznetsov answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Felix Kuznetsov play as White?
As White, Felix Kuznetsov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 76.0% win rate); Bird's opening (25 games, 64.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Kuznetsov play as Black?
As Black, Felix Kuznetsov most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Felix Kuznetsov's FIDE rating?
Felix Kuznetsov is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Felix Kuznetsov played?
Our database contains 350 games by Felix Kuznetsov, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 35 draws, 134 losses (51.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Kuznetsov?
350 games by Felix Kuznetsov 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.