Prepare against Kirill Gorkov

Estonia · World #22,129 classical · FIDE ID 4516214

When preparing against Kirill Gorkov, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).

Our database contains 73 games by Kirill Gorkov, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Gorkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Gorkov 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Gorkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Gorkov's side.

First moves as White (36 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 57.1% score
  • …c5 (43% of these games) — Gorkov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
  • …e5 (29% of these games) — Gorkov usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
  • …e6 (14% of these games) — Gorkov usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 66.7% score
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gorkov usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Gorkov usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)

Kirill Gorkov's chess games

All 73 games by Kirill Gorkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - 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: 35 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Kirill Gorkov's chess games?

73 games by Kirill Gorkov, from Jan 2020 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 Gorkov has played.

What does Kirill Gorkov play on the first move as White?

Across 36 games with White in our database, Kirill Gorkov opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Gorkov answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).

What openings does Kirill Gorkov play as White?

As White, Kirill Gorkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Kirill Gorkov play as Black?

As Black, Kirill Gorkov most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.

What is Kirill Gorkov's FIDE rating?

Kirill Gorkov is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,282 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Feb 2026).

How many games has Kirill Gorkov played?

Our database contains 73 games by Kirill Gorkov, covering Jan 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (47.9% win rate).

How do I prepare against Kirill Gorkov?

73 games by Kirill Gorkov 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.

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