Prepare against Kirill Gusev
FIDE · World #21,527 classical · FIDE ID 54190193
Our database contains 46 games by Kirill Gusev, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Gusev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Gusev 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 | 2,045 | 2,126 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,049 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,202 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 23.9% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Gusev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Gusev's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 95.8% | 39.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Gusev usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gusev usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gusev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Gusev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Kirill Gusev's chess games
All 46 games by Kirill Gusev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Evgeni Polosin | 2,186 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | A44 |
| Aug 2023 | Marina Kuznetsova | 2,169 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E04 |
| Jun 2022 | Mikhail S. Lebedev | 2,131 | Voronezh Petrovsky Open | B12 |
| Aug 2023 | Boris Lupolov | 2,104 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E11 |
| Sep 2021 | Nikolay Marchenko | 2,060 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | E35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 10 | 1,994 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2023 | 14 | 5 | 2,052 |
| Voronezh Petrovsky Open | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 1,986 |
| Sochi Lobanov Memorial | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,011 |
| St Petersburg Rapid GP | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,106 |
| II Russian Team Men's Cup | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,982 |
| ch-Asia Blitz U16 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,879 |
| 21st Orsha Open A | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Gusev's chess games?
46 games by Kirill Gusev, from Jul 2016 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 Kirill Gusev has played.
What does Kirill Gusev play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Kirill Gusev opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Gusev answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Kirill Gusev play as White?
As White, Kirill Gusev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Gusev play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Gusev most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Kirill Gusev's FIDE rating?
Kirill Gusev is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Kirill Gusev played?
Our database contains 46 games by Kirill Gusev, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Gusev?
46 games by Kirill Gusev 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.