Prepare against Viktor Kairov
Russia · World #37,509 classical · FIDE ID 34114995
When preparing against Viktor Kairov, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 35 games by Viktor Kairov, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Kairov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Kairov 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 | 1,947 | 2,086 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 2,133 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 2,083 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Kairov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Kairov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 66.7% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kairov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kairov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kairov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kairov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Viktor Kairov's chess games
All 35 games by Viktor Kairov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A73 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Dmitrij Scerbin | 2,295 | Sochi ChessAmateur Open | D20 |
| Mar 2013 | Ibragim Movldiev | 2,108 | Nalchik ch-SKFO | E92 |
| Sep 2012 | Nikolay Yurchenko | 2,102 | Pyatigorsk Stavropol Open | B77 |
| Mar 2013 | Muhtar Laypanov | 2,069 | Nalchik ch-SKFO | C41 |
| Sep 2012 | Ksenia Novikova | 1,984 | Pyatigorsk Stavropol Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| Pyatigorsk Stavropol Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| Nalchik ch-SKFO | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,135 |
| Anapa Open | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Kairov's chess games?
35 games by Viktor Kairov, from Oct 2012 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 Viktor Kairov has played.
What does Viktor Kairov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Viktor Kairov opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Kairov answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Viktor Kairov play as White?
As White, Viktor Kairov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Kairov play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Kairov most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Viktor Kairov's FIDE rating?
Viktor Kairov is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Viktor Kairov played?
Our database contains 35 games by Viktor Kairov, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Kairov?
35 games by Viktor Kairov 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.