Prepare against Kirill Babkin
Kazakhstan · World #18,040 classical · FIDE ID 13778811
When preparing against Kirill Babkin, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 44 games by Kirill Babkin, covering Apr 2020 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Babkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Babkin 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 | 2,076 | 2,076 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,031 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 2,040 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 25.0% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2020-2026): 1,203 rated games against 664 different opponents, across 138 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 306 | 138 | 68 | 100 | 45.1% | 1,640 | 1,654 | 14 |
| Rapid | 474 | 259 | 80 | 135 | 54.6% | 1,665 | 1,740 | 16 |
| Blitz | 340 | 190 | 37 | 113 | 55.9% | 1,706 | 1,776 | 15 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 398 | 95 | 96 | 207 | 23.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 619 | 408 | 91 | 120 | 65.9% |
Wins over titled players: 7 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 132 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 222 | 113 | 50 | 59 | 1,873 | 1,966 |
| 2025 | 316 | 183 | 54 | 79 | 1,778 | 1,903 |
| 2024 | 225 | 123 | 41 | 61 | 1,689 | 1,774 |
| 2023 | 200 | 106 | 25 | 69 | 1,468 | 1,483 |
| 2022 | 155 | 68 | 20 | 67 | 1,414 | 1,325 |
| 2021 | 69 | 36 | 7 | 26 | 1,517 | 1,495 |
| 2020 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1,365 | 1,187 |
Where Kirill Babkin has played
Kazakhstan (137) · Georgia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Babkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Babkin's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 78.3% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Babkin usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Babkin usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Babkin usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Babkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Babkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 81.8% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Kirill Babkin's chess games
All 44 games by Kirill Babkin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Bakhtiyar Askarov | 2,278 | Atyrau Chess Open 2026 | E60 |
| Jan 2026 | Nurmukhammed Kabinazar | 2,200 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 16 | C03 |
| Jul 2026 | Nurali Mussauly | 2,102 | Oskemen Open 2026 | Open | D02 |
| Jan 2026 | Daryn Dairov | 2,089 | 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 16 | B23 |
| Dec 2025 | Pairavi Kodiri | 2,012 | Kazakhstan Children Cup 2025 Boys | Quarterfinals | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,514 |
| Kazakhstan Children Cup 2025 Boys | Finals | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,949 |
| Oskemen Open 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,021 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Chess Championship | Boys Under 16 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,132 |
| Atyrau Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,108 |
| Kazakhstan Children Cup 2025 Boys | Qualification | 2025 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Boys Under 16 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,011 |
| Kazakhstan Children Cup 2025 Boys | Semifinals | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,885 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Babkin's chess games?
44 games by Kirill Babkin, from Apr 2020 to Nov 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 Kirill Babkin has played.
What does Kirill Babkin play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Kirill Babkin opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Babkin answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Kirill Babkin play as White?
As White, Kirill Babkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Babkin play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Babkin most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Kirill Babkin's FIDE rating?
Kirill Babkin is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Kirill Babkin played?
Our database contains 44 games by Kirill Babkin, covering Apr 2020 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Babkin?
44 games by Kirill Babkin 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.