Prepare against Kirill Tambovskii
FIDE · World #16,109 classical · FIDE ID 34272690
When preparing against Kirill Tambovskii, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 39 games by Kirill Tambovskii, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Tambovskii's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Tambovskii 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 | 2,094 | 2,094 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,125 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,230 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 30.8% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Tambovskii's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Tambovskii's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 81.0% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Tambovskii usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Tambovskii usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Tambovskii usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Tambovskii usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Tambovskii usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Kirill Tambovskii's chess games
All 39 games by Kirill Tambovskii in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Dmitry I Sidorov | 2,072 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | A47 |
| Oct 2022 | Daria Yurasova | 2,048 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | D10 |
| Oct 2021 | Mikhail Khmelev | 1,908 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | C47 |
| Oct 2021 | Alexandr Lauda | 1,895 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | A83 |
| Oct 2024 | Maria A. Makarova | 1,772 | Chigorin Memorial 2024 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,838 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,061 |
| 30th EU-ch U14 | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,936 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,165 |
| Wch U10 rapid | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,908 |
| Chigorin Mem Blitz | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Tambovskii's chess games?
39 games by Kirill Tambovskii, from Jul 2017 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 Tambovskii has played.
What does Kirill Tambovskii play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Kirill Tambovskii opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Tambovskii answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Kirill Tambovskii play as White?
As White, Kirill Tambovskii's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Tambovskii play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Tambovskii most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Kirill Tambovskii's FIDE rating?
Kirill Tambovskii is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Kirill Tambovskii played?
Our database contains 39 games by Kirill Tambovskii, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Tambovskii?
39 games by Kirill Tambovskii 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.