Prepare against Kirill Otdelnov
FM · FIDE · World #7,742 classical · FIDE ID 24280216
Our database contains 212 games by Kirill Otdelnov, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Otdelnov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Otdelnov 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 | 2,210 | 2,360 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,293 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,299 | 2,367 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 99 | 23 | 90 | 46.7% |
| As White | 105 | 55 | 10 | 40 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 107 | 44 | 13 | 50 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Otdelnov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Otdelnov's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 38.1% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 31 | 29.5% | 74.2% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 28.6% | 36.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Otdelnov usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Otdelnov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Otdelnov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 74.2% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Otdelnov usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Otdelnov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Otdelnov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 36.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 14 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 12.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.2% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 52.8% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 22.2% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Kirill Otdelnov's chess games
All 212 games by Kirill Otdelnov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 99 wins, 23 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,662 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Jun 2025 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,557 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
| Apr 2025 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,546 | Titled Tue Early | A57 |
| Apr 2025 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,533 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Oct 2025 | M Turov | 2,526 | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 146 | 78.5 | 2,309 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 18 | 12 | 2,112 |
| ch-Asia U16 | 2024 | 13 | 8 | 2,188 |
| 74th ch-RUS Higher League | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,429 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,368 |
| TCh-RUS Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 2,181 |
| St Petersburg Rapid | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,492 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Otdelnov's chess games?
212 games by Kirill Otdelnov, from Aug 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 Otdelnov has played.
What does Kirill Otdelnov play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Kirill Otdelnov opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Otdelnov answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Kirill Otdelnov play as White?
As White, Kirill Otdelnov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Otdelnov play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Otdelnov most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 90.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Kirill Otdelnov's FIDE rating?
Kirill Otdelnov is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,299 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Kirill Otdelnov played?
Our database contains 212 games by Kirill Otdelnov, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 23 draws, 90 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Otdelnov?
212 games by Kirill Otdelnov 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.