Prepare against Sander Kukk
Estonia · World #7,319 classical · FIDE ID 4502094
When preparing against Sander Kukk, expect 1.b3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 32.6% over 86 games.
Our database contains 316 games by Sander Kukk, covering Jul 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sander Kukk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sander Kukk 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 | 2,219 | 2,244 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,362 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,418 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 316 | 106 | 74 | 136 | 33.5% |
| As White | 153 | 47 | 33 | 73 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 163 | 59 | 41 | 63 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sander Kukk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sander Kukk's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 86 | 56.2% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 38 | 24.8% | 28.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.9% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.6% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 56% of White games, 41.3% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Kukk usually continues Bb2 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kukk usually continues e3 (35.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Kukk usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 28.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kukk usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Kukk usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kukk usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 70 | 83.3% | 49.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 54 | 93.1% | 49.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
Sander Kukk's chess games
All 316 games by Sander Kukk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Nov 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: 106 wins, 74 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 86 | 28/15/43 | 32.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 118 | 44/25/49 | 37.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Daniel Fridman | 2,622 | 29th Keres Memorial rap | E62 |
| Mar 2018 | Borki Predojevic | 2,622 | PRO League Stage | E62 |
| Dec 2019 | Vahap Sanal | 2,597 | ch-EU rapid | A01 |
| Sep 2012 | Alexander Ipatov | 2,577 | Olympiad-40 | A36 |
| Feb 2018 | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 2,570 | PRO League Stage | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 40 | 16.5 | 2,385 |
| ch-Tallinn Final | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 16 | 6 | 2,461 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 15 | 5 | 2,414 |
| ch-EST | 2016 | 14 | 5 | 2,101 |
| ch-EST U20 | 2018 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,186 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 11 | 8 | 2,545 |
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2010 | 10 | 7 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sander Kukk's chess games?
316 games by Sander Kukk, from Jul 2005 to Nov 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 Sander Kukk has played.
What does Sander Kukk play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Sander Kukk opens with 1.b3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sander Kukk answers 1...g6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sander Kukk play as White?
As White, Sander Kukk's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (86 games, 32.6% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sander Kukk play as Black?
As Black, Sander Kukk most often plays: Modern Defense (118 games, 37.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Sander Kukk's FIDE rating?
Sander Kukk is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Sander Kukk played?
Our database contains 316 games by Sander Kukk, covering Jul 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 74 draws, 136 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sander Kukk?
316 games by Sander Kukk 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.