Prepare against Victor Kurochkin
FIDE · World #2,561 classical · FIDE ID 4105168
Our database contains 95 games by Victor Kurochkin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Victor Kurochkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Kurochkin 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 | 2,356 | 2,426 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,407 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,403 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 24 | 27 | 44 | 25.3% |
| As White | 44 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Kurochkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Kurochkin's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 88.6% | 37.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 37.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kurochkin usually continues Nf3 (26.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kurochkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kurochkin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kurochkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kurochkin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Victor Kurochkin's chess games
All 95 games by Victor Kurochkin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 24 wins, 27 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Evgeny Pigusov | 2,623 | chT-RUS 09 Group2 | B90 |
| Feb 2005 | Boris Grachev | 2,512 | Moscow Aeroflot Open B | A55 |
| May 2002 | Garun Nureev | 2,457 | chT-RUS 09 Group2 | B01 |
| Feb 2006 | Xue Zhao | 2,423 | Moscow Aeroflot Open B | A46 |
| Nov 2016 | Kim Pilgaard | 2,384 | 32nd EU-Cup | C61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2006 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,347 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,148 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,294 |
| ch-Moravia Open | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,200 |
| 36th EU-Cup | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 2,099 |
| 28th EU-Cup | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 2,198 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,470 |
| 32nd EU-Cup | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Kurochkin's chess games?
95 games by Victor Kurochkin, from Apr 2003 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 Victor Kurochkin has played.
What does Victor Kurochkin play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Victor Kurochkin opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Kurochkin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Victor Kurochkin play as White?
As White, Victor Kurochkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Kurochkin play as Black?
As Black, Victor Kurochkin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Victor Kurochkin's FIDE rating?
Victor Kurochkin is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Victor Kurochkin played?
Our database contains 95 games by Victor Kurochkin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 27 draws, 44 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Kurochkin?
95 games by Victor Kurochkin 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.