Prepare against Grigoriy Skurygin
FM · Kazakhstan · World #76,424 classical · FIDE ID 13702521
When preparing against Grigoriy Skurygin, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 55 games by Grigoriy Skurygin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Grigoriy Skurygin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grigoriy Skurygin 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 | 1,801 | 2,288 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 2,241 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 2,170 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 38.2% |
| As White | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grigoriy Skurygin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grigoriy Skurygin's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Skurygin usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Skurygin usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Skurygin usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Skurygin usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Skurygin usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
Grigoriy Skurygin's chess games
All 55 games by Grigoriy Skurygin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D27 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Yury M Nikitin | 2,321 | Pavlodar Cup of Akim | D27 |
| Feb 2008 | Ivan Kisil | 2,291 | Pavlodar Cup of Akim | A21 |
| Feb 2008 | Yegor Melnikov | 2,244 | Pavlodar Cup of Akim | C48 |
| Dec 2007 | Bakhtiyar Nugumanov | 2,164 | Pavlodar Open | E15 |
| Feb 2008 | Konstantin Kazakov | 2,110 | Pavlodar Cup of Akim | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlodar Open | 2017 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,040 |
| Pavlodar Cup of Akim | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,364 |
| ch-KAZ Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,184 |
| ch-KAZ qual | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 2,050 |
| ch-KAZ sf | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,949 |
| Astana Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grigoriy Skurygin's chess games?
55 games by Grigoriy Skurygin, from Apr 2003 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 Grigoriy Skurygin has played.
What does Grigoriy Skurygin play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Grigoriy Skurygin opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grigoriy Skurygin answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does Grigoriy Skurygin play as White?
As White, Grigoriy Skurygin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grigoriy Skurygin play as Black?
As Black, Grigoriy Skurygin most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Grigoriy Skurygin's FIDE rating?
Grigoriy Skurygin is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Grigoriy Skurygin played?
Our database contains 55 games by Grigoriy Skurygin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigoriy Skurygin?
55 games by Grigoriy Skurygin 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.