Prepare against Igor Uryupin
FM · Russia · World #22,117 classical · FIDE ID 4182529
Our database contains 264 games by Igor Uryupin, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Uryupin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Uryupin 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 | 2,040 | 2,315 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,257 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,326 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 138 | 91 | 35 | 52.3% |
| As White | 135 | 82 | 37 | 16 | 60.7% |
| As Black | 129 | 56 | 54 | 19 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Uryupin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Uryupin's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 91 | 67.4% | 70.9% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 16.3% | 81.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 6.7% | 77.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 70.9% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Uryupin usually continues g3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Uryupin usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Uryupin usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 81.8% score
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Uryupin usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Uryupin usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Uryupin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 77.3% | 61.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 13.6% | 77.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 15.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Igor Uryupin's chess games
All 264 games by Igor Uryupin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 138 wins, 91 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 33 | 18/12/3 | 54.5% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 15/1/4 | 75.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/9/1 | 44.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/7/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Viktor Kuznetsov | 2,427 | chT-CFO | A26 |
| Dec 2023 | Manuel Bijaoui | 2,425 | Titled Tue Late | E92 |
| Aug 2010 | Grigory Morozov | 2,370 | 19th Tambov Korensky Memorial | A34 |
| Dec 2008 | Sergey Domogaev | 2,354 | chT-CFO | E13 |
| Dec 2023 | Ilan Schnaider | 2,322 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tambov Region | 2018 | 27 | 21.5 | 2,234 |
| chT-CFO | 2012 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,305 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,295 |
| 20th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,355 |
| 4th Tambov Pavlyutin Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 8 | 2,312 |
| 26th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,133 |
| Tambov Pavlyutin Memorial 8th | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,232 |
| 2nd Tambov Pavlyutin Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,364 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Galja Lomakina (12 games) · Sergey Korensky (12 games) · Grigory F. Shvadchenko (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Uryupin's chess games?
264 games by Igor Uryupin, from Apr 2006 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 Igor Uryupin has played.
What does Igor Uryupin play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Igor Uryupin opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Uryupin answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Igor Uryupin play as White?
As White, Igor Uryupin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (33 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Uryupin play as Black?
As Black, Igor Uryupin most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Igor Uryupin's FIDE rating?
Igor Uryupin is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Igor Uryupin played?
Our database contains 264 games by Igor Uryupin, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 91 draws, 35 losses (52.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Uryupin?
264 games by Igor Uryupin 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.