Prepare against Ray Kuryliw
Canada · World #79,840 classical · FIDE ID 2604833
When preparing against Ray Kuryliw, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 76 games by Ray Kuryliw, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ray Kuryliw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ray Kuryliw 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 | 1,790 | 1,924 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,821 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 16 | 23 | 37 | 21.1% |
| As White | 38 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 13.2% |
| As Black | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ray Kuryliw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ray Kuryliw's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 47.4% | 27.8% |
| f4 | 14 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kuryliw usually continues Nc3 (7.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kuryliw usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kuryliw usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 37% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kuryliw usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Kuryliw usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Kuryliw usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 43.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Ray Kuryliw's chess games
All 76 games by Ray Kuryliw in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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, 23 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Martial Larochelle | 2,175 | Gatineau Outaouais Open | D24 |
| May 2010 | Rein Verstraeten | 2,007 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | C11 |
| Jun 2014 | Daniela Drose | 1,952 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | E07 |
| Jun 2014 | Ruud Verhoef | 1,919 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C44 |
| Jul 2017 | Chenxi Wu | 1,904 | Canadian Open U2200 | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open U2200 | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,718 |
| Kingston Easter U1900 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,669 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,772 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,968 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,927 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,793 |
| Winnipeg Remembrance Open | 1998 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ray Kuryliw's chess games?
76 games by Ray Kuryliw, from Jul 2011 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 Ray Kuryliw has played.
What does Ray Kuryliw play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Ray Kuryliw opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.f4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ray Kuryliw answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ray Kuryliw play as White?
As White, Ray Kuryliw's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ray Kuryliw play as Black?
As Black, Ray Kuryliw most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Ray Kuryliw's FIDE rating?
Ray Kuryliw is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,924 (May 2013).
How many games has Ray Kuryliw played?
Our database contains 76 games by Ray Kuryliw, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ray Kuryliw?
76 games by Ray Kuryliw 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.