Prepare against Kirill Kuznetsov
FIDE · World #31,657 classical · FIDE ID 4141342
Our database contains 55 games by Kirill Kuznetsov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Kuznetsov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Kuznetsov 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 | 1,976 | 2,263 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 2,153 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 2,175 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 26 | 10 | 19 | 47.3% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Kuznetsov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Kuznetsov's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 48.3% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 44.8% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kuznetsov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Kirill Kuznetsov's chess games
All 55 games by Kirill Kuznetsov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 26 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,364 | Albena Vivacom Open | D25 |
| Aug 2014 | Sergey Grigorchuk | 2,287 | 5th Vidin Balkan Amateur Open | A90 |
| Jul 2009 | Evgenij Shuvalov | 2,217 | Moscow Chess are Living Open | A34 |
| Feb 2008 | Vladimir Ljamin | 2,152 | 4th Moscow Open B | B22 |
| Jul 2009 | Andrey Tkachuk | 2,148 | Moscow Chess are Living Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Open B | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,976 |
| 4th Singapore Masters | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,155 |
| 4th Moscow Open B | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,293 |
| Albena Vivacom Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,322 |
| Moscow Chess are Living Open | 2009 | 6 | 5 | 2,360 |
| 5th Vidin Balkan Amateur Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,272 |
| Primorsko Open | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 2,055 |
| 8th Voronezh Open | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Kuznetsov's chess games?
55 games by Kirill Kuznetsov, from Apr 2003 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 Kuznetsov has played.
What does Kirill Kuznetsov play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Kirill Kuznetsov opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Kuznetsov answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Kirill Kuznetsov play as White?
As White, Kirill Kuznetsov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Kuznetsov play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Kuznetsov most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Kirill Kuznetsov's FIDE rating?
Kirill Kuznetsov is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Kirill Kuznetsov played?
Our database contains 55 games by Kirill Kuznetsov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Kuznetsov?
55 games by Kirill Kuznetsov 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.