Prepare against Peter Korzubov
IM · Belarus · World #4,405 classical · FIDE ID 13500040
Our database contains 315 games by Peter Korzubov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Peter Korzubov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Korzubov 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 | 2,291 | 2,456 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,280 | 2,428 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,437 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 80 | 173 | 62 | 25.4% |
| As White | 148 | 48 | 75 | 25 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 167 | 32 | 98 | 37 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Korzubov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Korzubov's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 81.1% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 22 | 14.9% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Korzubov usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Korzubov usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Korzubov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Korzubov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Korzubov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Korzubov usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 42.9% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 19 | 33.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 14.3% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 36.7% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 22 | 27.8% | 47.7% |
| f5 | 15 | 19.0% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.3% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.3% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Peter Korzubov's chess games
All 315 games by Peter Korzubov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 80 wins, 173 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 31 | 10/16/5 | 32.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 3/18/3 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 1/8/2 | 9.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1982 | Adrian Mikhalchishin | 2,530 | 50th ch-URS Semifinal | B85 |
| Jan 1991 | Ruslan Shcherbakov | 2,525 | ch-URS58 | A86 |
| Sep 1983 | Alexander Kochyev | 2,505 | ch-URS51 Semifinal | B44 |
| Jan 1993 | Viacheslav Dydyshko | 2,490 | ch-BLR | B51 |
| Jan 1991 | Igor Naumkin | 2,490 | ch-URS58 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BLR | 1996 | 60 | 33.5 | 2,459 |
| ch-URS U26 | 1985 | 30 | 14.5 | 2,431 |
| ch-URS 51 First League | 1983 | 17 | 9 | 2,494 |
| ch-URS51 Semifinal | 1983 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,506 |
| ch-BLR 43 | 1978 | 15 | 7 | 2,385 |
| Pernik Benderev Memorial-10 | 1984 | 14 | 8 | 2,454 |
| Minsk Sokolsky Memorial-14 | 1985 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,273 |
| ch-URS58 | 1991 | 11 | 5 | 2,507 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Korzubov's chess games?
315 games by Peter Korzubov, from Apr 2003 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 Peter Korzubov has played.
What does Peter Korzubov play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Peter Korzubov opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Korzubov answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Peter Korzubov play as White?
As White, Peter Korzubov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Korzubov play as Black?
As Black, Peter Korzubov most often plays: Indian Defense (24 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is Peter Korzubov's FIDE rating?
Peter Korzubov is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,280 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,456 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Peter Korzubov played?
Our database contains 315 games by Peter Korzubov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 173 draws, 62 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Korzubov?
315 games by Peter Korzubov 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.