Prepare against Kirill Klukin
IM · Serbia · World #2,045 classical · FIDE ID 24199273
When preparing against Kirill Klukin, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 34.8% over 46 games.
Our database contains 2,881 games by Kirill Klukin, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Klukin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Klukin 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 | 2,382 | 2,430 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,464 | 2,464 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,498 | 2,498 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,881 | 1,579 | 454 | 848 | 54.8% |
| As White | 1,446 | 875 | 211 | 360 | 60.5% |
| As Black | 1,435 | 704 | 243 | 488 | 49.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Klukin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Klukin's side.
First moves as White (1,446 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,045 | 72.3% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 146 | 10.1% | 63.7% |
| e4 | 125 | 8.6% | 74.0% |
| c4 | 62 | 4.3% | 61.3% |
| f4 | 50 | 3.5% | 78.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Klukin usually continues Nf3 (69.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Klukin usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Klukin usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Klukin usually continues e3 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Klukin usually continues e3 (66.2% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Klukin usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (626 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 491 | 78.4% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 110 | 17.6% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 16 | 2.6% | 78.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.8% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (514 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 221 | 43.0% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 174 | 33.9% | 53.4% |
| d5 | 97 | 18.9% | 47.9% |
| f5 | 17 | 3.3% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Kirill Klukin's chess games
All 2,881 games by Kirill Klukin in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 1,579 wins, 454 draws, 848 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 329 | 207/34/88 | 62.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 152 | 97/25/30 | 63.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 113 | 70/12/31 | 61.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 107 | 60/18/29 | 56.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 72 | 40/12/20 | 55.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 56 | 30/12/14 | 53.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 53 | 26/8/19 | 49.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 52 | 21/15/16 | 40.4% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 50 | 36/6/8 | 72.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 36 | 19/2/15 | 52.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 243 | 129/40/74 | 53.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 139 | 82/24/33 | 59.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 138 | 65/21/52 | 47.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 87 | 49/16/22 | 56.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 82 | 50/7/25 | 61.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 72 | 31/14/27 | 43.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 52 | 27/11/14 | 51.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 46 | 16/7/23 | 34.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 40 | 20/12/8 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,778 | Titled Tue Early | E14 |
| Mar 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,720 | Titled Tue | D36 |
| Jul 2026 | Samuel Sevian | 2,701 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | A85 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,687 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,140 | 1,380.5 | 2,453 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 110 | 71.5 | 2,448 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 88 | 54.5 | 2,461 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 10 | 2,573 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,237 |
| Speed Chess Q1 | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,394 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 2,452 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6 | 2,458 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matthias Bluebaum (23 games) · Alexey Sarana (15 games) · Renato Terry (14 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (14 games) · Tuan Minh Le (13 games) · Bogdan-Daniel Deac (11 games) · Nikolai Vlassov (11 games) · Denis Lazavik (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Klukin's chess games?
2,881 games by Kirill Klukin, from Mar 2012 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 Klukin has played.
What does Kirill Klukin play on the first move as White?
Across 1,446 games with White in our database, Kirill Klukin opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Klukin answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Kirill Klukin play as White?
As White, Kirill Klukin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (329 games, 62.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (152 games, 63.8% win rate); Colle System (113 games, 61.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,446 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Klukin play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Klukin most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (243 games, 53.1% win rate); Indian Defense (139 games, 59.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (138 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,435 games.
What is Kirill Klukin's FIDE rating?
Kirill Klukin is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,464 in rapid and 2,498 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Kirill Klukin played?
Our database contains 2,881 games by Kirill Klukin, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,579 wins, 454 draws, 848 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Klukin?
2,881 games by Kirill Klukin 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.