Prepare against Ivan Kukushkin
FM · BGR · World #3,334 classical · FIDE ID 11634103
When preparing against Ivan Kukushkin, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 598 games by Ivan Kukushkin, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Kukushkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Kukushkin 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 | 2,326 | 2,326 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,222 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,277 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 598 | 245 | 106 | 246 | 41.0% |
| As White | 294 | 132 | 52 | 109 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 304 | 113 | 54 | 137 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Kukushkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Kukushkin's side.
First moves as White (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 269 | 91.5% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 22 | 7.5% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kukushkin usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kukushkin usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kukushkin usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 40.9% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kukushkin usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kukushkin usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Kukushkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 79.6% | 51.3% |
| c6 | 23 | 16.2% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 78 | 78.8% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 20.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Ivan Kukushkin's chess games
All 598 games by Ivan Kukushkin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 245 wins, 106 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 66 | 28/10/28 | 42.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 30 | 16/3/11 | 53.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 38 | 10/10/18 | 26.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 33 | 9/11/13 | 27.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 9/6/14 | 31.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 29 | 17/1/11 | 58.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Pa Iniyan | 2,609 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | B06 |
| Mar 2026 | Sergey Drygalov | 2,571 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B54 |
| Apr 2026 | Milosz Szpar | 2,499 | Titled Tuesday | B10 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C01 |
| Mar 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 244 | 133 | 2,300 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 85 | 43.5 | 2,271 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 8 | 2,310 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,289 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,270 |
| Fagernes GM Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,141 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Kukushkin's chess games?
598 games by Ivan Kukushkin, from Sep 2021 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 Ivan Kukushkin has played.
What does Ivan Kukushkin play on the first move as White?
Across 294 games with White in our database, Ivan Kukushkin opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Kukushkin answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ivan Kukushkin play as White?
As White, Ivan Kukushkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (66 games, 42.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Vienna Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 294 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Kukushkin play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Kukushkin most often plays: Indian Defense (38 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (29 games, 31.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 304 games.
What is Ivan Kukushkin's FIDE rating?
Ivan Kukushkin is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ivan Kukushkin played?
Our database contains 598 games by Ivan Kukushkin, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 245 wins, 106 draws, 246 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Kukushkin?
598 games by Ivan Kukushkin 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.