Prepare against Oleg Krivonosov
IM · LVA · World #4,588 classical · FIDE ID 11600349
When preparing against Oleg Krivonosov, expect 1.Nf3 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense as Black, 23.7% over 97 games.
Our database contains 1,360 games by Oleg Krivonosov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Krivonosov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Krivonosov 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 | 2,285 | 2,471 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,321 | 2,515 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,539 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,360 | 525 | 658 | 177 | 38.6% |
| As White | 688 | 301 | 322 | 65 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 672 | 224 | 336 | 112 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Krivonosov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Krivonosov's side.
First moves as White (688 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 667 | 96.9% | 67.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 1.6% | 72.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 97% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Krivonosov usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Krivonosov usually continues d4 (68.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Krivonosov usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 72.7% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Krivonosov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Krivonosov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Krivonosov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 308 | 99.4% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 222 | 97.4% | 57.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Oleg Krivonosov's chess games
All 1,360 games by Oleg Krivonosov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 525 wins, 658 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 145 | 58/78/9 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 106 | 46/51/9 | 43.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 98 | 47/40/11 | 48.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 82 | 40/39/3 | 48.8% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 70 | 31/34/5 | 44.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 42 | 19/20/3 | 45.2% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 28 | 12/6/10 | 42.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 11/14/2 | 40.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 8/9/1 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 99 | 36/48/15 | 36.4% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 97 | 23/66/8 | 23.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 69 | 21/34/14 | 30.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 49 | 21/18/10 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 37 | 16/15/6 | 43.2% |
| D02 | London System | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 25 | 8/14/3 | 32.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 22 | 6/13/3 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,653 | chT-LTU | A87 |
| Mar 2004 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,651 | — | C67 |
| Jan 1997 | Lembit Oll | 2,625 | Keres Memorial | C90 |
| Mar 2004 | Sergey Volkov | 2,620 | — | D35 |
| Mar 2002 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,607 | Dos Hermanas Internet f 3rd | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 410 | 254 | 2,418 |
| ch-LAT | 2019 | 68 | 39.5 | 2,393 |
| chT-LTU | 2024 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,406 |
| Baltic zt | 2017 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,355 |
| Plunge Open | 2001 | 24 | 18 | 2,454 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2022 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,368 |
| Keres Memorial | 1998 | 18 | 10 | 2,588 |
| Panevezys Elite Open | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 2,356 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tomas Laurusas (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Krivonosov's chess games?
1,360 games by Oleg Krivonosov, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Oleg Krivonosov has played.
What does Oleg Krivonosov play on the first move as White?
Across 688 games with White in our database, Oleg Krivonosov opens with 1.Nf3 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Krivonosov answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Oleg Krivonosov play as White?
As White, Oleg Krivonosov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (145 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (106 games, 43.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (98 games, 48.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 688 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Krivonosov play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Krivonosov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (99 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (97 games, 23.7% win rate); Catalan (69 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 672 games.
What is Oleg Krivonosov's FIDE rating?
Oleg Krivonosov is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,321 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,471 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Oleg Krivonosov played?
Our database contains 1,360 games by Oleg Krivonosov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 525 wins, 658 draws, 177 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Krivonosov?
1,360 games by Oleg Krivonosov 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.