Prepare against Kirill Putrenko
FM · FIDE · World #3,166 classical · FIDE ID 44148402
When preparing against Kirill Putrenko, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 307 games by Kirill Putrenko, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Putrenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Putrenko 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 | 2,333 | 2,406 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,266 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,339 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 307 | 108 | 99 | 100 | 35.2% |
| As White | 157 | 63 | 47 | 47 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 150 | 45 | 52 | 53 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Putrenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Putrenko's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 141 | 89.8% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 7.6% | 29.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Putrenko usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Putrenko usually continues c4 (59.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Putrenko usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Putrenko usually continues b3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Putrenko usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Putrenko usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 90.5% | 50.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 8.1% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 58.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 20.0% | 40.9% |
| f5 | 6 | 10.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 10.9% | 41.7% |
Kirill Putrenko's chess games
All 307 games by Kirill Putrenko in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 108 wins, 99 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/12/7 | 32.1% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E00 | Catalan | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Mihail Nikitenko | 2,503 | President's Cup of TJK A | D15 |
| Dec 2020 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,501 | Botvinnik Cup | B30 |
| Oct 2022 | Andrey Drygalov | 2,501 | chT-RUS Blitz | D43 |
| Apr 2023 | Novak Pezelj | 2,489 | Paphos Open 1st | E61 |
| Aug 2026 | Ilia Iljiushenok | 2,483 | St.Petersburg Rapid GP | E42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,301 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,998 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,998 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| Paphos Open 1st | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,479 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
| ch-St Petersburg 96th | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,533 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Putrenko's chess games?
307 games by Kirill Putrenko, from May 2015 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 Putrenko has played.
What does Kirill Putrenko play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Kirill Putrenko opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Putrenko answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Kirill Putrenko play as White?
As White, Kirill Putrenko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Putrenko play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Putrenko most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Kirill Putrenko's FIDE rating?
Kirill Putrenko is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Kirill Putrenko played?
Our database contains 307 games by Kirill Putrenko, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 99 draws, 100 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Putrenko?
307 games by Kirill Putrenko 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.