Prepare against Kirill Zhuk
Russia · World #52,423 classical · FIDE ID 54110700
When preparing against Kirill Zhuk, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 67 games by Kirill Zhuk, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Zhuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Zhuk 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 | 1,884 | 2,054 | Mar 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,951 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,061 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 16 | 21 | 30 | 23.9% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Zhuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Zhuk's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zhuk usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Zhuk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zhuk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zhuk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
Kirill Zhuk's chess games
All 67 games by Kirill Zhuk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 16 wins, 21 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Andrei Talanin | 2,267 | Sochi ChessAmateur Open | E04 |
| Jan 2020 | Denis Shagdurov | 2,144 | 16th Moscow Open A | B18 |
| Mar 2019 | Rushan Bogaudinov | 2,123 | ch-Moscow final | B38 |
| Apr 2018 | Vladimir Kiriushin | 2,094 | Sochi ChessAmateur Open | B17 |
| Feb 2021 | Nikolay Averin | 1,818 | 17th Moscow Open A | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,619 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,663 |
| Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-Moscow final | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2,070 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| 27th ch-EU U14 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,857 |
| ch-EU School U13 | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Zhuk's chess games?
67 games by Kirill Zhuk, from Jul 2015 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 Zhuk has played.
What does Kirill Zhuk play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Kirill Zhuk opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Zhuk answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Kirill Zhuk play as White?
As White, Kirill Zhuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Zhuk play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Zhuk most often plays: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Kirill Zhuk's FIDE rating?
Kirill Zhuk is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Mar 2021).
How many games has Kirill Zhuk played?
Our database contains 67 games by Kirill Zhuk, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 21 draws, 30 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Zhuk?
67 games by Kirill Zhuk 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.