Prepare against Kirill Chukavin
FM · Estonia · World #2,442 classical · FIDE ID 4503023
When preparing against Kirill Chukavin, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 20.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 572 games by Kirill Chukavin, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Chukavin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Chukavin 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 | 2,362 | 2,418 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,431 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,376 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 572 | 237 | 144 | 191 | 41.4% |
| As White | 298 | 137 | 69 | 92 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 274 | 100 | 75 | 99 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Chukavin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Chukavin's side.
First moves as White (298 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 290 | 97.3% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Chukavin usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Chukavin usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Chukavin usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Chukavin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Chukavin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Chukavin usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 81.0% | 57.8% |
| e6 | 19 | 15.1% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 70 | 78.7% | 39.3% |
| f5 | 10 | 11.2% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
Kirill Chukavin's chess games
All 572 games by Kirill Chukavin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 237 wins, 144 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 49 | 18/15/16 | 36.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 19/15/13 | 40.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 30 | 6/8/16 | 20.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Arturs Neiksans | 2,627 | 26th Keres Memorial Rapid | B30 |
| Feb 2020 | Ferdinand Hellers | 2,592 | 3rd Riga Old Town Pullman | B09 |
| Jan 2023 | Sergey Grigoriants | 2,569 | Keres Memorial Rapid 32nd | B80 |
| Aug 2021 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,548 | Riga Tech Open A | B42 |
| Jan 2019 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,537 | PRO League Stage | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EST | 2020 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,287 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,250 |
| Wch U08 | 2010 | 17 | 12 | 1,743 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,316 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2017 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| ch-EST U18 | 2016 | 12 | 8 | 2,106 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,824 |
| 31st Keres Memorial Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,282 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Meelis Kanep (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Chukavin's chess games?
572 games by Kirill Chukavin, from Nov 2010 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 Kirill Chukavin has played.
What does Kirill Chukavin play on the first move as White?
Across 298 games with White in our database, Kirill Chukavin opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Chukavin answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Kirill Chukavin play as White?
As White, Kirill Chukavin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 36.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 48.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 298 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Chukavin play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Chukavin most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Catalan (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 274 games.
What is Kirill Chukavin's FIDE rating?
Kirill Chukavin is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Kirill Chukavin played?
Our database contains 572 games by Kirill Chukavin, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 237 wins, 144 draws, 191 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Chukavin?
572 games by Kirill Chukavin 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.