Prepare against Kirill Sboev
Czechia · World #101,133 classical · FIDE ID 23732245
When preparing against Kirill Sboev, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 57 games by Kirill Sboev, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Sboev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Sboev 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 | 1,726 | 1,813 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,882 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,677 | 1,793 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 12 | 9 | 36 | 21.1% |
| As White | 29 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 10.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Sboev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Sboev's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 92.9% | 23.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 23.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Sboev usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sboev usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Sboev usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Sboev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Kirill Sboev's chess games
All 57 games by Kirill Sboev in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Vera Lorencova | 1,895 | chT2B-CZE 2223 | C45 |
| Aug 2023 | Ondrej Gacho | 1,659 | Ricany Open | A01 |
| Sep 2023 | Pavel Sadil | 1,615 | Ricany Open | D05 |
| Mar 2023 | Dmitriy Migalko | 1,581 | ch-CZE U12 | C00 |
| Mar 2023 | Martin Policar | 1,552 | ch-CZE U12 | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U12 | 2023 | 17 | 10 | 1,466 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,774 |
| Ricany Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,572 |
| 20th Ricany Open | 2022 | 7 | 1 | 1,443 |
| Prague Menchik Mem Rapid | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,860 |
| 1st Prague Autumn Open | 2021 | 4 | 0 | 1,416 |
| 21. Zlatá Praha Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,736 |
| Prague Golden Rapid Open 19th | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,594 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Sboev's chess games?
57 games by Kirill Sboev, from Mar 2019 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 Sboev has played.
What does Kirill Sboev play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Kirill Sboev opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Sboev answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Kirill Sboev play as White?
As White, Kirill Sboev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Sboev play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Sboev most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Kirill Sboev's FIDE rating?
Kirill Sboev is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,677 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (May 2025).
How many games has Kirill Sboev played?
Our database contains 57 games by Kirill Sboev, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 36 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Sboev?
57 games by Kirill Sboev 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.