Prepare against Mark Kusnetsov
DEU · World #12,138 classical · FIDE ID 24648019
When preparing against Mark Kusnetsov, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 226 games by Mark Kusnetsov, covering Oct 2006 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mark Kusnetsov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Kusnetsov 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 | 2,141 | 2,256 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 79 | 75 | 72 | 35.0% |
| As White | 112 | 44 | 39 | 29 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 114 | 35 | 36 | 43 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Kusnetsov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Kusnetsov's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 51.8% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 37 | 33.0% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 11.6% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kusnetsov usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kusnetsov usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Kusnetsov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kusnetsov usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kusnetsov usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Kusnetsov usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 53.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 23 | 41.1% | 58.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 55.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 42.1% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Mark Kusnetsov's chess games
All 226 games by Mark Kusnetsov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Nov 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: 79 wins, 75 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A06 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,379 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B02 |
| Apr 2009 | Francesco De Gleria | 2,371 | Oberhausen Open | C42 |
| Mar 2012 | Rasmus Svane | 2,358 | 3rd Pfalz Open | C01 |
| Oct 2013 | Martin Molinaroli | 2,301 | ch-NRW | B00 |
| Aug 2012 | Jakub Zeberski | 2,295 | 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2011 | 27 | 16 | 2,150 |
| ch-NRW | 2013 | 21 | 13 | 2,310 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,327 |
| 10th Sunny Beach Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,109 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,295 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| Dortmund ABC Serie A-23 | 2005 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,686 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Kusnetsov's chess games?
226 games by Mark Kusnetsov, from Oct 2006 to Nov 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 Mark Kusnetsov has played.
What does Mark Kusnetsov play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Mark Kusnetsov opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Kusnetsov answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mark Kusnetsov play as White?
As White, Mark Kusnetsov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Kusnetsov play as Black?
As Black, Mark Kusnetsov most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Mark Kusnetsov's FIDE rating?
Mark Kusnetsov is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Mark Kusnetsov played?
Our database contains 226 games by Mark Kusnetsov, covering Oct 2006 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 75 draws, 72 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Kusnetsov?
226 games by Mark Kusnetsov 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.