Prepare against Stepan Bukharkov
Russia · World #13,505 classical · FIDE ID 34346643
When preparing against Stepan Bukharkov, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Stepan Bukharkov, covering Apr 2018 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Stepan Bukharkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stepan Bukharkov 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 | 2,124 | 2,227 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,093 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 20.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 16.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 408 rated games against 371 different opponents, across 63 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 186 | 83 | 43 | 60 | 44.6% | 1,948 | 1,988 | 8 |
| Rapid | 68 | 37 | 8 | 23 | 54.4% | 1,775 | 1,828 | 7 |
| Blitz | 132 | 71 | 7 | 54 | 53.8% | 1,839 | 1,890 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 218 | 70 | 35 | 113 | 32.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 145 | 104 | 22 | 19 | 71.7% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 11 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 63 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65 | 26 | 14 | 25 | 2,115 | 2,115 |
| 2025 | 67 | 35 | 12 | 20 | 2,021 | 2,111 |
| 2024 | 157 | 82 | 19 | 56 | 1,971 | 2,032 |
| 2023 | 30 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 1,688 | 1,774 |
| 2022 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1,443 | 1,477 |
| 2020 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1,399 | 1,399 |
| 2019 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1,317 | 1,297 |
| 2018 | 28 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 1,509 | 1,493 |
Where Stepan Bukharkov has played
Spain (49) · Russia (12) · Andorra (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stepan Bukharkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stepan Bukharkov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 55.6% | 15.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 44.4% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 15.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Bukharkov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Bukharkov usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Bukharkov usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Bukharkov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Bukharkov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Stepan Bukharkov's chess games
All 30 games by Stepan Bukharkov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 6 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Michal Redzisz | 2,280 | Benidorm Chess Open 2026 | Group A | E10 |
| Nov 2025 | Luigi Delfino | 2,249 | Benidorm Open A 2025 | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Leo Crevatin | 2,242 | V Magistral Internacional Ciudad de Sant Joan de Alacant | D02 |
| Jul 2024 | Asier Lakunza Plazaola | 2,199 | 40th Andorra Open | E04 |
| Jul 2026 | Israel Segarra Victorio | 2,164 | V Magistral Internacional Ciudad de Sant Joan de Alacant | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Magistral Internacional Ciudad de Sant Joan de Alacant | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| Benidorm Chess Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,105 |
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,142 |
| 40th Andorra Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,295 |
| 9th Semana Santa Alicante | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,236 |
| Granada Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,052 |
| 25th Barcelona Sants Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,067 |
| Gran Hotel Bali Open A | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stepan Bukharkov's chess games?
30 games by Stepan Bukharkov, from Apr 2018 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 Stepan Bukharkov has played.
What does Stepan Bukharkov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Stepan Bukharkov opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stepan Bukharkov answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stepan Bukharkov play as White?
As White, Stepan Bukharkov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stepan Bukharkov play as Black?
As Black, Stepan Bukharkov most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Stepan Bukharkov's FIDE rating?
Stepan Bukharkov is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Stepan Bukharkov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Stepan Bukharkov, covering Apr 2018 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stepan Bukharkov?
30 games by Stepan Bukharkov 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.