Prepare against Timur Kuzhelev
United Kingdom · World #28,882 classical · FIDE ID 44101791
Our database contains 51 games by Timur Kuzhelev, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Timur Kuzhelev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timur Kuzhelev 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 | 1,993 | 2,035 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 1,886 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,931 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 22 | 10 | 19 | 43.1% |
| As White | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timur Kuzhelev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timur Kuzhelev's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 68.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kuzhelev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Kuzhelev usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kuzhelev usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Timur Kuzhelev's chess games
All 51 games by Timur Kuzhelev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alberto Rotondaro | 2,083 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | B23 |
| Dec 2019 | Robert S Eames | 2,067 | 11th London Classic Rapid Open | C29 |
| May 2020 | Richard Allis | 2,052 | English Online Blitz Gp2 | C25 |
| Aug 2019 | Aspet Tadevosyan | 2,038 | Gibraltar U16 Open | B25 |
| Dec 2019 | John S Burke | 1,966 | 11th London Classic Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,915 |
| 11th London Classic Rapid Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| Gibraltar U16 Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| Hampshire Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-ENG U16/18 | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,638 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,270 |
| English Online Blitz Gp2 | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| English Online Blitz Gp1 | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timur Kuzhelev's chess games?
51 games by Timur Kuzhelev, from Jul 2014 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 Timur Kuzhelev has played.
What does Timur Kuzhelev play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Timur Kuzhelev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timur Kuzhelev answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Timur Kuzhelev play as White?
As White, Timur Kuzhelev's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timur Kuzhelev play as Black?
As Black, Timur Kuzhelev most often plays: Elephant Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Timur Kuzhelev's FIDE rating?
Timur Kuzhelev is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Timur Kuzhelev played?
Our database contains 51 games by Timur Kuzhelev, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timur Kuzhelev?
51 games by Timur Kuzhelev 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.