Prepare against Viktor Kurbangulov
DEU · World #90,363 classical · FIDE ID 24614157
When preparing against Viktor Kurbangulov, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 61 games by Viktor Kurbangulov, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Kurbangulov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Kurbangulov 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 | 1,758 | 2,043 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,882 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 14 | 24 | 23 | 23.0% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Kurbangulov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Kurbangulov's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 92.9% | 44.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 44.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kurbangulov usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kurbangulov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kurbangulov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Kurbangulov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Kurbangulov usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
Viktor Kurbangulov's chess games
All 61 games by Viktor Kurbangulov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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, 24 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Christian Melde | 2,141 | 6th Wichern Open | A88 |
| Oct 2005 | Laura Fernandez | 1,902 | Hamburg Junge Open | A89 |
| Mar 2005 | Kilian Moritz Foelsing | 1,845 | 5th Norderstedt Open | B47 |
| Oct 2005 | Peter Dangelowski | 1,757 | Hamburg Junge Open | D31 |
| Oct 2018 | Heinz Molsner | 1,744 | ch-Hamburg Seniors 50+ | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,682 |
| 6th Wichern Open | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,855 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,018 |
| 13th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,743 |
| ch-Hamburg Seniors 50+ | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| 5th Norderstedt Open | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 1,741 |
| Lauenburg Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,810 |
| Hamburg Ani Cup | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Kurbangulov's chess games?
61 games by Viktor Kurbangulov, from Jul 2004 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 Kurbangulov has played.
What does Viktor Kurbangulov play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Viktor Kurbangulov opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Kurbangulov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Viktor Kurbangulov play as White?
As White, Viktor Kurbangulov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Kurbangulov play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Kurbangulov most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Viktor Kurbangulov's FIDE rating?
Viktor Kurbangulov is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Viktor Kurbangulov played?
Our database contains 61 games by Viktor Kurbangulov, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 24 draws, 23 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Kurbangulov?
61 games by Viktor Kurbangulov 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.