Prepare against Kirill Burdalev
IM · Czechia · World #3,742 classical · FIDE ID 14121913
Our database contains 1,064 games by Kirill Burdalev, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Burdalev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Burdalev 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 | 2,311 | 2,406 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,271 | 2,419 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,367 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,064 | 436 | 339 | 289 | 41.0% |
| As White | 520 | 245 | 156 | 119 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 544 | 191 | 183 | 170 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Burdalev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Burdalev's side.
First moves as White (520 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 305 | 58.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 124 | 23.8% | 71.0% |
| e4 | 82 | 15.8% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Burdalev usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Burdalev usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Burdalev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 71.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Burdalev usually continues c4 (70.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Burdalev usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Burdalev usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 129 | 48.7% | 53.5% |
| e5 | 85 | 32.1% | 54.1% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 9.4% | 56.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 7.5% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.9% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 81 | 46.6% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 71 | 40.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 4.0% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.4% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Kirill Burdalev's chess games
All 1,064 games by Kirill Burdalev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 436 wins, 339 draws, 289 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 78 | 34/24/20 | 43.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 40 | 23/9/8 | 57.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38 | 17/9/12 | 44.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 37 | 24/5/8 | 64.9% |
| D02 | London System | 29 | 11/15/3 | 37.9% |
| B38 | English Opening | 29 | 11/14/4 | 37.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 54 | 13/25/16 | 24.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 12/8/11 | 38.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 22 | 5/12/5 | 22.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | David Navara | 2,691 | Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | D02 |
| Feb 2021 | Artem Omelja | 2,499 | Bogdanovich Memorial Final | C06 |
| Mar 2020 | Petro Golubka | 2,495 | Titled Tue | A62 |
| Nov 2014 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,482 | chT1E-CZE 1415 | A49 |
| Jan 2022 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 138 | 54 | 2,181 |
| ch-Kiev | 2010 | 53 | 29 | 2,295 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2010 | 22 | 11 | 2,263 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 22 | 10 | 2,305 |
| ch-UKR sf U18 | 2008 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,281 |
| ch-UKR | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,179 |
| Yuzhny Open | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,282 |
| Prague Opocensky Mem | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Burdalev's chess games?
1,064 games by Kirill Burdalev, from Apr 2006 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 Kirill Burdalev has played.
What does Kirill Burdalev play on the first move as White?
Across 520 games with White in our database, Kirill Burdalev opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Burdalev answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Kirill Burdalev play as White?
As White, Kirill Burdalev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (78 games, 43.6% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 57.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (38 games, 44.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 520 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Burdalev play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Burdalev most often plays: Slav Defense (54 games, 24.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 38.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (27 games, 51.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 544 games.
What is Kirill Burdalev's FIDE rating?
Kirill Burdalev is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,271 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Kirill Burdalev played?
Our database contains 1,064 games by Kirill Burdalev, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 436 wins, 339 draws, 289 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Burdalev?
1,064 games by Kirill Burdalev 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.