Prepare against Pavel Kunin
Russia · World #19,238 classical · FIDE ID 34107093
Our database contains 43 games by Pavel Kunin, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kunin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kunin 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 | 2,064 | 2,142 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,072 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,046 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 17 | 4 | 22 | 39.5% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kunin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kunin's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 27.3% | 8.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kunin usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kunin usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kunin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 8.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kunin usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kunin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Pavel Kunin's chess games
All 43 games by Pavel Kunin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Assad Mamyrbay | 2,195 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | C50 |
| Oct 2015 | Ruslan Reshetnikov | 2,178 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | A41 |
| Oct 2023 | Sergey Semenenko | 1,916 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | A81 |
| Oct 2023 | Vasily Romanov | 1,862 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | B03 |
| Oct 2023 | Ilya Andronov | 1,845 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Spring Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,822 |
| 21st Chigorin Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,814 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,969 |
| Berlin Maccabi Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kunin's chess games?
43 games by Pavel Kunin, from Jan 2012 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 Pavel Kunin has played.
What does Pavel Kunin play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Pavel Kunin opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kunin answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kunin play as White?
As White, Pavel Kunin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kunin play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kunin most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Pavel Kunin's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kunin is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Pavel Kunin played?
Our database contains 43 games by Pavel Kunin, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kunin?
43 games by Pavel Kunin 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.