Prepare against Ivan Kul
CM · FIDE · World #16,989 classical · FIDE ID 13504207
Our database contains 118 games by Ivan Kul, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Kul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Kul 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 | 2,085 | 2,230 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,154 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,160 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 44 | 31 | 43 | 37.3% |
| As White | 61 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 21 | 11 | 25 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Kul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Kul's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 88.5% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kul usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kul usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kul usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Kul usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kul usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 55.6% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 44.4% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
Ivan Kul's chess games
All 118 games by Ivan Kul in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 44 wins, 31 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Petr Kiriakov | 2,560 | 3rd Canarias en Red prel | C01 |
| May 2023 | Tibor Bodi | 2,336 | Budapest FS05 IM | A02 |
| Sep 2014 | Dian Dimov | 2,285 | 13th Sunny Beach Open B | B20 |
| Sep 2014 | Todor Galunov | 2,281 | 13th Sunny Beach Open B | C02 |
| Sep 2003 | Tommi Franssila | 2,269 | 19th EU-Cup | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,383 |
| 2nd Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,342 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,332 |
| Alushta June-B | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,159 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,948 |
| 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Kul's chess games?
118 games by Ivan Kul, from Jan 2004 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 Ivan Kul has played.
What does Ivan Kul play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Ivan Kul opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Kul answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ivan Kul play as White?
As White, Ivan Kul's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Kul play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Kul most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Ivan Kul's FIDE rating?
Ivan Kul is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Ivan Kul played?
Our database contains 118 games by Ivan Kul, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 31 draws, 43 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Kul?
118 games by Ivan Kul 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.