Prepare against Moisei Khazankin
Ukraine · World #59,280 classical · FIDE ID 14115271
When preparing against Moisei Khazankin, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 22.6% over 31 games.
Our database contains 249 games by Moisei Khazankin, covering Oct 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Moisei Khazankin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moisei Khazankin 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 | 1,859 | 2,180 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 2,121 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 2,082 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 101 | 37 | 109 | 40.6% |
| As White | 129 | 67 | 17 | 45 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 120 | 34 | 20 | 64 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moisei Khazankin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moisei Khazankin's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 98.4% | 59.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Khazankin usually continues Nc3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Khazankin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Khazankin usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Khazankin usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 96.6% | 38.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 82.5% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.5% | 28.6% |
Moisei Khazankin's chess games
All 249 games by Moisei Khazankin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Oct 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: 101 wins, 37 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 17/4/14 | 48.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 7/6/18 | 22.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 2/3/7 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Algimantas Butnorius | 2,442 | 8th EU-ch Seniors | C85 |
| Jun 2011 | Bogdan-Gabriel Vioreanu | 2,430 | 19th Albena Open | A56 |
| Jan 2005 | Franz Stimpel | 2,327 | 5th ch-EU Seniors | C06 |
| May 2009 | Alexey Chos | 2,324 | ch-UKR | B01 |
| Nov 2012 | Anatolyi Zajarnyi | 2,304 | 15th Mukachevo Rating | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzhny Open | 2011 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,188 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,073 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| 15th Wch Seniors | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,206 |
| 5th ch-EU Seniors | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,354 |
| 4th Geller Memorial Open A | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,165 |
| 13th ch-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,222 |
| Moscow Open B | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moisei Khazankin's chess games?
249 games by Moisei Khazankin, from Oct 2003 to Oct 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 Moisei Khazankin has played.
What does Moisei Khazankin play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Moisei Khazankin opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moisei Khazankin answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Moisei Khazankin play as White?
As White, Moisei Khazankin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (35 games, 48.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moisei Khazankin play as Black?
As Black, Moisei Khazankin most often plays: Benoni Defense (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Moisei Khazankin's FIDE rating?
Moisei Khazankin is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Moisei Khazankin played?
Our database contains 249 games by Moisei Khazankin, covering Oct 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 37 draws, 109 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moisei Khazankin?
249 games by Moisei Khazankin 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.