Prepare against Gregory Kaidanov
GM · United States · World #736 classical · FIDE ID 2008564
When preparing against Gregory Kaidanov, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 13.9% over 36 games.
Our database contains 1,900 games by Gregory Kaidanov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gregory Kaidanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregory Kaidanov 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 | 2,480 | 2,640 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,547 | 2,548 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,900 | 826 | 636 | 436 | 43.5% |
| As White | 975 | 494 | 294 | 185 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 925 | 332 | 342 | 251 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregory Kaidanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregory Kaidanov's side.
First moves as White (970 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 491 | 50.6% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 213 | 22.0% | 63.8% |
| e4 | 204 | 21.0% | 68.1% |
| c4 | 61 | 6.3% | 75.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kaidanov usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kaidanov usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Kaidanov usually continues e4 (77.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kaidanov usually continues g3 (72.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kaidanov usually continues g3 (62.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kaidanov usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (380 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 239 | 62.9% | 51.3% |
| e6 | 101 | 26.6% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 31 | 8.2% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 260 | 78.5% | 56.5% |
| Nf6 | 61 | 18.4% | 56.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Gregory Kaidanov's chess games
All 1,900 games by Gregory Kaidanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 826 wins, 636 draws, 436 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 111 | 43/46/22 | 38.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 80 | 47/8/25 | 58.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 62 | 27/21/14 | 43.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 61 | 28/22/11 | 45.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 59 | 26/20/12 | 44.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 40 | 24/10/6 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 33 | 20/6/7 | 60.6% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 15/12/3 | 48.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 15/7/8 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 27 | 15/8/4 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 145 | 56/56/33 | 38.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 55 | 17/26/12 | 30.9% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 45 | 16/22/7 | 35.6% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 45 | 20/16/9 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 43 | 21/13/9 | 48.8% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 38 | 7/17/14 | 18.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 5/21/10 | 13.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 6/14/10 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 25 | 4/14/7 | 16.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Gata Kamsky | 2,741 | ch-USA | D15 |
| Oct 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,707 | Qatar Masters Open | D47 |
| Feb 2010 | Judit Polgar | 2,687 | Hilton Head Sicilian Theme Match | B99 |
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,677 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | D00 |
| Oct 2015 | Luke J McShane | 2,674 | Las Vegas Millionaire Open playoff-A | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 342 | 190 | 2,346 |
| ch-USA | 2013 | 142 | 74.5 | 2,568 |
| ch-USA Seniors | 2025 | 45 | 23.5 | 2,502 |
| New York Open | 2000 | 43 | 30 | 2,625 |
| ch-URS U26 | 1985 | 30 | 14 | 2,423 |
| Moscow-B | 1987 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,542 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2005 | 24 | 14 | 2,622 |
| Chicago Open | 1997 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,559 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Shabalov (31 games) · Dmitry Gurevich (24 games) · Joel Benjamin (23 games) · Alex Yermolinsky (19 games) · Sergey Kudrin (16 games) · Igor Novikov (15 games) · Alexander Ivanov (14 games) · Nick De Firmian (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregory Kaidanov's chess games?
1,900 games by Gregory Kaidanov, from Apr 2003 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 Gregory Kaidanov has played.
What does Gregory Kaidanov play on the first move as White?
Across 970 games with White in our database, Gregory Kaidanov opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregory Kaidanov answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Gregory Kaidanov play as White?
As White, Gregory Kaidanov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (111 games, 38.7% win rate); Réti Opening (80 games, 58.8% win rate); Indian Defense (62 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 975 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregory Kaidanov play as Black?
As Black, Gregory Kaidanov most often plays: Slav Defense (145 games, 38.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 925 games.
What is Gregory Kaidanov's FIDE rating?
Gregory Kaidanov is currently rated 2,480 in classical chess and 2,547 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,640 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gregory Kaidanov played?
Our database contains 1,900 games by Gregory Kaidanov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 826 wins, 636 draws, 436 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregory Kaidanov?
1,900 games by Gregory Kaidanov 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.