Prepare against Petr Kruglikov
Russia · World #18,757 classical · FIDE ID 4125584
Our database contains 39 games by Petr Kruglikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petr Kruglikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Kruglikov 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 | 2,068 | 2,398 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,269 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 2,239 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 41.0% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Kruglikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Kruglikov's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 47.6% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kruglikov usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Kruglikov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kruglikov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Kruglikov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Petr Kruglikov's chess games
All 39 games by Petr Kruglikov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Zinnour K. Rakhimov | 2,290 | ch-RUS sf | B06 |
| Mar 2007 | Alexander Olshansky | 2,245 | 60th ch-RUS zt | E92 |
| Oct 2011 | Hrayr Begjanyan | 2,127 | ch-Rostov Region Open | B41 |
| Mar 2007 | Anatoly Zinchenko | 2,112 | 60th ch-RUS zt | E16 |
| Jan 2007 | Viktor Rud | 2,078 | Makienko Memorial | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U10 | 2000 | 9 | 6 | – |
| ch-Rostov Region Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,996 |
| 60th ch-RUS zt | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| Novorossiysk Open | 1996 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,640 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1997 | 4 | 2 | 2,357 |
| Makienko Memorial | 2007 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,338 |
| Moscow1 | 1986 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,490 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Kruglikov's chess games?
39 games by Petr Kruglikov, from Apr 2003 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 Petr Kruglikov has played.
What does Petr Kruglikov play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Petr Kruglikov opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Kruglikov answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Petr Kruglikov play as White?
As White, Petr Kruglikov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Kruglikov play as Black?
As Black, Petr Kruglikov most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Petr Kruglikov's FIDE rating?
Petr Kruglikov is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Petr Kruglikov played?
Our database contains 39 games by Petr Kruglikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Kruglikov?
39 games by Petr Kruglikov 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.