Prepare against Masahiro Furuya
Japan · World #31,681 classical · FIDE ID 7001606
Our database contains 52 games by Masahiro Furuya, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Masahiro Furuya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Masahiro Furuya 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 | 1,976 | 2,013 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,054 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 28.8% |
| As White | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Masahiro Furuya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Masahiro Furuya's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 53.1% score
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Furuya usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Furuya usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Furuya usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Furuya usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Furuya usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Masahiro Furuya's chess games
All 52 games by Masahiro Furuya in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Koji Noguchi | 2,218 | Tokyo Open | A40 |
| Sep 2025 | Kota Nagataki | 2,037 | Japan Open | B12 |
| May 2018 | Taro Shinoda | 2,006 | ch-JPN | A33 |
| Nov 2020 | Tatsuya Nishino | 1,905 | ch-JPN | B43 |
| Mar 2019 | Azumi Sakai | 1,845 | ch-Tokyo City | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN | 2025 | 17 | 9 | 2,055 |
| 26th Universiad Men | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| Japan Open | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-JPN 52nd | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,890 |
| ch-Tokyo City | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,872 |
| Tokyo Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,025 |
| Tokyo Japan Open | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,791 |
| Kobe Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Masahiro Furuya's chess games?
52 games by Masahiro Furuya, from Jul 2011 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 Masahiro Furuya has played.
What does Masahiro Furuya play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Masahiro Furuya opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Masahiro Furuya answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Masahiro Furuya play as White?
As White, Masahiro Furuya's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Masahiro Furuya play as Black?
As Black, Masahiro Furuya most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Masahiro Furuya's FIDE rating?
Masahiro Furuya is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Masahiro Furuya played?
Our database contains 52 games by Masahiro Furuya, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Masahiro Furuya?
52 games by Masahiro Furuya 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.