Prepare against Kirill Kuderinov
IM · Kazakhstan · World #4,260 classical · FIDE ID 13701568
When preparing against Kirill Kuderinov, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 884 games by Kirill Kuderinov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Kuderinov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Kuderinov 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 | 2,296 | 2,504 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,411 | 2,529 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,406 | 2,569 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 884 | 387 | 172 | 325 | 43.8% |
| As White | 448 | 209 | 83 | 156 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 436 | 178 | 89 | 169 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Kuderinov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Kuderinov's side.
First moves as White (448 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 329 | 73.4% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 60 | 13.4% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 24 | 5.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 5.1% | 32.6% |
| a3 | 7 | 1.6% | 92.9% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kuderinov usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kuderinov usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kuderinov usually continues d4 (67.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kuderinov usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kuderinov usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Kuderinov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 46.3% | 46.5% |
| e5 | 71 | 33.2% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 27 | 12.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| Na6 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 126 | 84.0% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 10.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Kirill Kuderinov's chess games
All 884 games by Kirill Kuderinov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 387 wins, 172 draws, 325 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 64 | 31/8/25 | 48.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 32 | 21/4/7 | 65.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 42 | 13/7/22 | 31.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 31 | 14/5/12 | 45.2% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Quang Liem Le | 2,689 | 9th Asian Continental Open | B51 |
| Apr 2020 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,645 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Feb 2011 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,634 | Moscow Open E | C55 |
| Oct 2013 | Farrukh Amonatov | 2,624 | 3rd Central Asia Cup | B51 |
| Jul 2022 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,620 | Titled Tue Early | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 338 | 148 | 2,239 |
| ch-KAZ | 2017 | 84 | 51.5 | 2,464 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2016 | 28 | 19.5 | 2,415 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2006 | 19 | 7 | 2,352 |
| Wch U20 | 2005 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,447 |
| Bangkok blitz | 2014 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,540 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,448 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Kuderinov's chess games?
884 games by Kirill Kuderinov, from Apr 2003 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 Kuderinov has played.
What does Kirill Kuderinov play on the first move as White?
Across 448 games with White in our database, Kirill Kuderinov opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Kuderinov answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Kirill Kuderinov play as White?
As White, Kirill Kuderinov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (32 games, 65.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 448 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Kuderinov play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Kuderinov most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 39.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 436 games.
What is Kirill Kuderinov's FIDE rating?
Kirill Kuderinov is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,411 in rapid and 2,406 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,504 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Kirill Kuderinov played?
Our database contains 884 games by Kirill Kuderinov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 387 wins, 172 draws, 325 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Kuderinov?
884 games by Kirill Kuderinov 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.