Prepare against Igor Kupalov
CHE · World #45,953 classical · FIDE ID 1310925
Our database contains 73 games by Igor Kupalov, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Kupalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Kupalov 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 | 1,909 | 2,123 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 2,106 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,021 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 40 | 19 | 14 | 54.8% |
| As White | 36 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 63.9% |
| As Black | 37 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 80.6% | 70.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 19.4% | 85.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kupalov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kupalov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kupalov usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 85.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kupalov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kupalov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kupalov usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 78.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Igor Kupalov's chess games
All 73 games by Igor Kupalov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Aug 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: 40 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Fabio Cesareo | 2,133 | Bois Gentil Open | E18 |
| Jan 2015 | Jaspaul Bagri | 2,131 | Bois Gentil Open | C68 |
| Oct 2022 | Safkhan Shahmammadli | 2,046 | 8th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | D00 |
| Oct 2022 | Jose Manuel Ruiz Rodriguez | 2,015 | 8th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | B23 |
| Feb 2014 | Orlando De Abreu | 2,012 | Bois Gentil Open | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois Gentil Open | 2017 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,087 |
| Geneve Bois Gentil Open | 2022 | 19 | 14 | 1,970 |
| 7th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| 8th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | 2022 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,186 |
| 27th Geneve Open | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,195 |
| 24th Geneve Open | 2008 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,081 |
| 38ème Open International de la FGE | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,785 |
| Geneve Open A | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Kupalov's chess games?
73 games by Igor Kupalov, from Apr 2008 to Aug 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 Igor Kupalov has played.
What does Igor Kupalov play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Igor Kupalov opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Kupalov answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Igor Kupalov play as White?
As White, Igor Kupalov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Kupalov play as Black?
As Black, Igor Kupalov most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Igor Kupalov's FIDE rating?
Igor Kupalov is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Igor Kupalov played?
Our database contains 73 games by Igor Kupalov, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 19 draws, 14 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Kupalov?
73 games by Igor Kupalov 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.