Prepare against Petr Kiriakov
GM · FIDE · World #1,605 classical · FIDE ID 4119231
When preparing against Petr Kiriakov, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 10.9% over 46 games.
Our database contains 970 games by Petr Kiriakov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Petr Kiriakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Kiriakov 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 | 2,405 | 2,571 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,413 | 2,538 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,474 | 2,553 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 970 | 355 | 480 | 135 | 36.6% |
| As White | 478 | 199 | 236 | 43 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 492 | 156 | 244 | 92 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Kiriakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Kiriakov's side.
First moves as White (478 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 473 | 99.0% | 66.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 1.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 66.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kiriakov usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kiriakov usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kiriakov usually continues c4 (76.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Kiriakov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kiriakov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kiriakov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 259 | 96.6% | 61.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 98 | 68.5% | 54.1% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 25.2% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 6.3% | 38.9% |
Petr Kiriakov's chess games
All 970 games by Petr Kiriakov 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: 355 wins, 480 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 95 | 41/47/7 | 43.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 80 | 36/37/7 | 45.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 80 | 22/47/11 | 27.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 60 | 23/33/4 | 38.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 21/8/2 | 67.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 24 | 9/14/1 | 37.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/8/0 | 42.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 0/11/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 113 | 36/58/19 | 31.9% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 64 | 24/29/11 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 53 | 11/31/11 | 20.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 46 | 5/35/6 | 10.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,711 | ACP Blitz Final | D35 |
| Oct 2004 | Vadim Milov | 2,683 | 13th Monarch Assurance | A43 |
| May 2004 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,666 | Canarias en Red Final | D91 |
| Jan 2006 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,662 | EU-ch Internet Gr-B 3rd | C01 |
| Apr 2004 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,659 | ACP Blitz Prelim1 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS | 2002 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,483 |
| RUS-Cup | 1999 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,536 |
| chT2-RUS | 2015 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,559 |
| ch-URS U18 | 1992 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,461 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1995 | 17 | 10 | 2,433 |
| Groningen Open | 1997 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,492 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,522 |
| ACP Blitz Prelim1 | 2004 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,622 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Victor Mikhalevski (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Kiriakov's chess games?
970 games by Petr Kiriakov, 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 Petr Kiriakov has played.
What does Petr Kiriakov play on the first move as White?
Across 478 games with White in our database, Petr Kiriakov opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Kiriakov answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Petr Kiriakov play as White?
As White, Petr Kiriakov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (95 games, 43.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (80 games, 45.0% win rate); Slav Defense (80 games, 27.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 478 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Kiriakov play as Black?
As Black, Petr Kiriakov most often plays: French: Classical Variation (113 games, 31.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (64 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (53 games, 20.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 492 games.
What is Petr Kiriakov's FIDE rating?
Petr Kiriakov is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,413 in rapid and 2,474 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,571 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Petr Kiriakov played?
Our database contains 970 games by Petr Kiriakov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 355 wins, 480 draws, 135 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Kiriakov?
970 games by Petr Kiriakov 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.