Prepare against Ivan Kudrin
FM · FIDE · World #4,777 classical · FIDE ID 34458581
When preparing against Ivan Kudrin, expect 1.c4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 224 games by Ivan Kudrin, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Kudrin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Kudrin 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 | 2,280 | 2,360 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,278 | 2,278 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,305 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 93 | 43 | 88 | 41.5% |
| As White | 109 | 45 | 23 | 41 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 115 | 48 | 20 | 47 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Kudrin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Kudrin's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 50 | 45.9% | 61.0% |
| d4 | 39 | 35.8% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 11.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 4.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 46% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Kudrin usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Kudrin usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kudrin usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kudrin usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kudrin usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kudrin usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 90.8% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 40.6% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Ivan Kudrin's chess games
All 224 games by Ivan Kudrin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - 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: 93 wins, 43 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,683 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Svane,R | 2,624 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | D31 |
| Feb 2026 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B10 |
| Feb 2026 | Markus Ragger | 2,563 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D77 |
| May 2026 | Makarian,Rudik | 2,551 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 44 | 25 | 2,297 |
| Nizhnij Novgorod Open | 2012 | 16 | 6 | 1,888 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,335 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,499 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,457 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,119 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 12 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,254 |
| Uljanovsk Privolje Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Kudrin's chess games?
224 games by Ivan Kudrin, from Oct 2020 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 Ivan Kudrin has played.
What does Ivan Kudrin play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Ivan Kudrin opens with 1.c4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Kudrin answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ivan Kudrin play as White?
As White, Ivan Kudrin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Kudrin play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Kudrin most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Ivan Kudrin's FIDE rating?
Ivan Kudrin is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,278 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ivan Kudrin played?
Our database contains 224 games by Ivan Kudrin, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 43 draws, 88 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Kudrin?
224 games by Ivan Kudrin 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.