Prepare against Konstantin Pastukhov
Russia · World #79,655 classical · FIDE ID 24130885
When preparing against Konstantin Pastukhov, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Konstantin Pastukhov, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Konstantin Pastukhov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantin Pastukhov 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 | 1,791 | 1,945 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,955 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 2,016 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 15 | 4 | 31 | 30.0% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 80.8% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Pastukhov usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pastukhov usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pastukhov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Pastukhov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Pastukhov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Pastukhov usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Konstantin Pastukhov's chess games
All 50 games by Konstantin Pastukhov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Mikhail Melnichuk | 2,215 | 3rd Kiev Independence Cup-B | A40 |
| Aug 2006 | Alexei Vazhenin | 2,139 | Perm AVGRT Open | D61 |
| Jul 2002 | Margarita Novikova | 2,093 | 1st Sakharov Memorial Open | D45 |
| Aug 2006 | Diana Samigullina | 2,041 | Perm AVGRT Open | A22 |
| Aug 2006 | Egor Kovin | 1,827 | Perm AVGRT Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perm AVGRT Open | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,920 |
| 1st Sakharov Memorial Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 1,967 |
| 2nd Sakharov Memorial Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,037 |
| 2nd Kiev Independence Cup B | 2002 | 8 | 2 | – |
| 3rd Kiev Independence Cup-B | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,040 |
| 4th Kurass Memorial Open | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Konstantin Pastukhov's chess games?
50 games by Konstantin Pastukhov, from Oct 2006 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 Konstantin Pastukhov has played.
What does Konstantin Pastukhov play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Konstantin Pastukhov opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantin Pastukhov answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Konstantin Pastukhov play as White?
As White, Konstantin Pastukhov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantin Pastukhov play as Black?
As Black, Konstantin Pastukhov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Konstantin Pastukhov's FIDE rating?
Konstantin Pastukhov is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Konstantin Pastukhov played?
Our database contains 50 games by Konstantin Pastukhov, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 31 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantin Pastukhov?
50 games by Konstantin Pastukhov 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.