Prepare against Ruslan Kavyev
FM · Russia · World #5,529 classical · FIDE ID 34110981
When preparing against Ruslan Kavyev, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 26.5% over 34 games.
Our database contains 1,231 games by Ruslan Kavyev, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruslan Kavyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruslan Kavyev 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 | 2,260 | 2,339 | Mar 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,245 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,343 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,231 | 573 | 160 | 498 | 46.5% |
| As White | 617 | 316 | 77 | 224 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 614 | 257 | 83 | 274 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruslan Kavyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruslan Kavyev's side.
First moves as White (617 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 322 | 52.2% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 244 | 39.5% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 7.3% | 54.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Kavyev usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kavyev usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Kavyev usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kavyev usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kavyev usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kavyev usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 217 | 76.7% | 50.9% |
| c6 | 39 | 13.8% | 44.9% |
| d5 | 17 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 183 | 91.0% | 50.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Ruslan Kavyev's chess games
All 1,231 games by Ruslan Kavyev in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Aug 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: 573 wins, 160 draws, 498 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 108 | 58/19/31 | 53.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 47 | 28/1/18 | 59.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 13/1/19 | 39.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 32 | 22/5/5 | 68.8% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 27 | 15/4/8 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 10/0/13 | 43.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 88 | 40/10/38 | 45.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 59 | 29/6/24 | 49.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 42 | 16/8/18 | 38.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 40 | 24/1/15 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 34 | 9/7/18 | 26.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 26 | 7/3/16 | 26.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| A45 | London System | 21 | 13/1/7 | 61.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Illya Nyzhnyk | 2,665 | Titled Tue | D26 |
| May 2022 | Anton Demchenko | 2,654 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,645 | Titled Tue | D78 |
| Dec 2023 | Nijat Abasov | 2,641 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
| Jun 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,627 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 858 | 456.5 | 2,298 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 15 | 2,359 |
| ch-Saratov Regional | 2015 | 27 | 14 | 2,040 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 2,117 |
| ch-Saratov | 2014 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,909 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,452 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 11 | 7 | 1,743 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruslan Kavyev's chess games?
1,231 games by Ruslan Kavyev, from Jun 2013 to Aug 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 Ruslan Kavyev has played.
What does Ruslan Kavyev play on the first move as White?
Across 617 games with White in our database, Ruslan Kavyev opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruslan Kavyev answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Ruslan Kavyev play as White?
As White, Ruslan Kavyev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (108 games, 53.7% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 59.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 617 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruslan Kavyev play as Black?
As Black, Ruslan Kavyev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (88 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (59 games, 49.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (42 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 614 games.
What is Ruslan Kavyev's FIDE rating?
Ruslan Kavyev is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Mar 2021).
How many games has Ruslan Kavyev played?
Our database contains 1,231 games by Ruslan Kavyev, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 573 wins, 160 draws, 498 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruslan Kavyev?
1,231 games by Ruslan Kavyev 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.