Prepare against Kirill Somkin
Russia · World #14,315 classical · FIDE ID 34138460
Our database contains 167 games by Kirill Somkin, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Somkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Somkin 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 | 2,113 | 2,262 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,293 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,300 | 2,326 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 55 | 43 | 69 | 32.9% |
| As White | 89 | 35 | 23 | 31 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 78 | 20 | 20 | 38 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Somkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Somkin's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 77.5% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 20 | 22.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Somkin usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Somkin usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Somkin usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Somkin usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Somkin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (5% of these games)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 66.7% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.2% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 68.0% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 32.0% | 25.0% |
Kirill Somkin's chess games
All 167 games by Kirill Somkin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 55 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,600 | ch-RUS Blitz | B12 |
| Jul 2022 | Valery Sviridov | 2,571 | 18th Moscow Open A | D00 |
| Jul 2023 | Daniil Lintchevski | 2,561 | 19th Moscow Open A | C54 |
| Oct 2021 | Vladislav Nozdrachev | 2,495 | ch-RUS Blitz | B04 |
| Jan 2021 | Alexander Gutenev | 2,463 | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2023 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,137 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 20 | 10 | 2,306 |
| Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 2,394 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,187 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-B | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,144 |
| South Ural Cup B | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Somkin's chess games?
167 games by Kirill Somkin, from Apr 2014 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 Somkin has played.
What does Kirill Somkin play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Kirill Somkin opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Somkin answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Kirill Somkin play as White?
As White, Kirill Somkin's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Somkin play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Somkin most often plays: Catalan (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Kirill Somkin's FIDE rating?
Kirill Somkin is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,300 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Kirill Somkin played?
Our database contains 167 games by Kirill Somkin, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Somkin?
167 games by Kirill Somkin 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.