Prepare against Roman Kezin
IM · Russia · World #806 classical · FIDE ID 24124621
When preparing against Roman Kezin, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Semi-Slav Defense as Black, 38.5% over 39 games.
Our database contains 1,284 games by Roman Kezin, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Roman Kezin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Kezin 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 | 2,472 | 2,523 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,523 | 2,604 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,498 | 2,600 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,284 | 661 | 278 | 345 | 51.5% |
| As White | 645 | 381 | 129 | 135 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 639 | 280 | 149 | 210 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Kezin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Kezin's side.
First moves as White (645 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 472 | 73.2% | 68.6% |
| e4 | 50 | 7.8% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 7.4% | 70.8% |
| b3 | 26 | 4.0% | 80.8% |
| c4 | 19 | 2.9% | 65.8% |
| Nc3 | 14 | 2.2% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kezin usually continues c4 (69.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kezin usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Kezin usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 66.0% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Kezin usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Kezin usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kezin usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 263 | 87.4% | 54.9% |
| e5 | 15 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.3% | 71.4% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 1.7% | 80.0% |
| h5 | 4 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 169 | 75.1% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 16.0% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.2% | 60.0% |
| h5 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Roman Kezin's chess games
All 1,284 games by Roman Kezin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 661 wins, 278 draws, 345 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 167 | 88/36/43 | 52.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 44 | 23/12/9 | 52.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 37 | 24/7/6 | 64.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 26/6/2 | 76.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 34 | 19/9/6 | 55.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 26 | 21/0/5 | 80.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 12/1/6 | 63.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 113 | 48/26/39 | 42.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 86 | 35/26/25 | 40.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 54 | 21/14/19 | 38.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 43 | 21/11/11 | 48.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 39 | 15/11/13 | 38.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 31 | 13/5/13 | 41.9% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 13/3/12 | 46.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,733 | chT-RUS blitz | B47 |
| Sep 2020 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,726 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Dec 2023 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,711 | Wch Rapid | D10 |
| Oct 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,709 | chT-RUS Rapid | D47 |
| Sep 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,695 | Titled Tue | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 402 | 265 | 2,522 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 20.5 | 2,459 |
| ch-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 31 | 20 | 2,478 |
| chT-RUS Blitz | 2023 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,488 |
| ch-RUS Rapid | 2023 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,539 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,550 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2018 | 28 | 16 | 2,512 |
| chT2-RUS | 2022 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,591 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pavel Ponkratov (10 games) · Yaroslav Remizov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Kezin's chess games?
1,284 games by Roman Kezin, from Jan 2006 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 Roman Kezin has played.
What does Roman Kezin play on the first move as White?
Across 645 games with White in our database, Roman Kezin opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Kezin answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Roman Kezin play as White?
As White, Roman Kezin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (167 games, 52.7% win rate); Slav Defense (44 games, 52.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (37 games, 64.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 645 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Kezin play as Black?
As Black, Roman Kezin most often plays: Sicilian (113 games, 42.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (86 games, 40.7% win rate); Catalan (54 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 639 games.
What is Roman Kezin's FIDE rating?
Roman Kezin is currently rated 2,472 in classical chess, 2,523 in rapid and 2,498 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,523 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Roman Kezin played?
Our database contains 1,284 games by Roman Kezin, covering Jan 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 661 wins, 278 draws, 345 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Kezin?
1,284 games by Roman Kezin 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.