Prepare against Valentin Kuklin
FM · DEU · World #2,701 classical · FIDE ID 316199
When preparing against Valentin Kuklin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 23.8% over 42 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Valentin Kuklin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Kuklin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Kuklin 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 | 2,350 | 2,400 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,372 | 2,372 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,385 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 91 | 102 | 65 | 35.3% |
| As White | 122 | 37 | 52 | 33 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 136 | 54 | 50 | 32 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Kuklin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Kuklin's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kuklin usually continues Nc3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kuklin usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kuklin usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 100.0% | 57.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 98.2% | 58.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Valentin Kuklin's chess games
All 258 games by Valentin Kuklin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 91 wins, 102 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 42 | 10/14/18 | 23.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 10/12/10 | 31.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Miroslaw Grabarczyk | 2,412 | BL2-Sued 1718 | A70 |
| Oct 2011 | Henryk Dobosz | 2,409 | BL2-Sued 1112 | A43 |
| Apr 2024 | Enis Zuferi | 2,406 | chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | A67 |
| Nov 2009 | Jean Netzer | 2,393 | BL2-Sued 0910 | B26 |
| May 2020 | Nurgyul Salimova | 2,372 | Titled Tue | C12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,378 |
| ch-Saarland MA | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,308 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 24-25 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,343 |
| BL2-Sued 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,201 |
| Oberliga Sued W 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,392 |
| WUCC Open U16 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,143 |
| Schneider Bohemia Open A | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,305 |
| ch-Asia U14 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Kuklin's chess games?
258 games by Valentin Kuklin, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Valentin Kuklin has played.
What does Valentin Kuklin play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Valentin Kuklin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Kuklin answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Valentin Kuklin play as White?
As White, Valentin Kuklin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (42 games, 23.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Kuklin play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Kuklin most often plays: Benoni Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Valentin Kuklin's FIDE rating?
Valentin Kuklin is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,372 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Valentin Kuklin played?
Our database contains 258 games by Valentin Kuklin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 102 draws, 65 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Kuklin?
258 games by Valentin Kuklin 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.