Prepare against Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin
Russia · World #20,942 classical · FIDE ID 55685617
When preparing against Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin, covering Jun 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin 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 | 2,050 | 2,050 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,994 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 38.9% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 65.0% | 73.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 73.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zhelonkin usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Zhelonkin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Zhelonkin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Zhelonkin usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Zhelonkin usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin's chess games
All 36 games by Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2021 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jaloliddin Ilkhomi | 2,391 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Levon Babujian | 2,327 | Botvinnik Cup 2026 | B44 |
| Aug 2026 | Eugene Kryuchkov | 2,214 | Korchnoi Mem Open 2026 | A46 |
| Jun 2026 | Tomas Andre | 2,051 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | D01 |
| Jun 2026 | Safa Hummatov | 2,012 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,035 |
| Botvinnik Cup 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,391 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,634 |
| Aeroflot Open 2026 (Youth) | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,105 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin's chess games?
36 games by Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin, from Jun 2021 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 Mikh Zhelonkin has played.
What does Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin play as White?
As White, Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin's FIDE rating?
Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin played?
Our database contains 36 games by Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin, covering Jun 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin?
36 games by Kirill Mikh Zhelonkin 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.