Prepare against Konstantin Kuleshov
Belarus · World #16,104 classical · FIDE ID 13507338
Our database contains 34 games by Konstantin Kuleshov, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Konstantin Kuleshov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantin Kuleshov 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 | 2,107 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,189 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,094 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 29.4% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 81.3% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kuleshov usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kuleshov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Kuleshov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kuleshov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Kuleshov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Konstantin Kuleshov's chess games
All 34 games by Konstantin Kuleshov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Sergei Mihajlovskij | 2,406 | Orsha blitz Open | A42 |
| Aug 2019 | Vladimir Veremeichik | 2,282 | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | D84 |
| Aug 2019 | Vitali Kochetkov | 2,266 | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | A84 |
| Jul 2026 | Zeliantsova,Kseniya | 2,173 | Minsk Open 2026 | A41 |
| Aug 2019 | Sergei Talma | 1,882 | Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | D09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orsha Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| Minsk Kupreichik Memorial Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,260 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,035 |
| Orsha blitz Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,306 |
| Minsk Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,416 |
| ch-BLR B | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2,206 |
| ch-BLR 1st Stage | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantin Kuleshov's chess games?
34 games by Konstantin Kuleshov, from Nov 2009 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 Konstantin Kuleshov has played.
What does Konstantin Kuleshov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Konstantin Kuleshov opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantin Kuleshov answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Konstantin Kuleshov play as White?
As White, Konstantin Kuleshov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantin Kuleshov play as Black?
As Black, Konstantin Kuleshov most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Konstantin Kuleshov's FIDE rating?
Konstantin Kuleshov is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Konstantin Kuleshov played?
Our database contains 34 games by Konstantin Kuleshov, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantin Kuleshov?
34 games by Konstantin Kuleshov 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.