Prepare against Vitaly Kuzmin
Russia · World #105,150 classical · FIDE ID 34104965
When preparing against Vitaly Kuzmin, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 104 games by Vitaly Kuzmin, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vitaly Kuzmin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitaly Kuzmin 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 | 1,715 | 1,832 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,763 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,648 | 1,795 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 24 | 28 | 51 | 23.1% |
| As White | 53 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 9 | 17 | 25 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitaly Kuzmin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitaly Kuzmin's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 96.2% | 39.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 39.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kuzmin usually continues Nf3 (25.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kuzmin usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kuzmin usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Kuzmin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 95.8% | 32.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Vitaly Kuzmin's chess games
All 104 games by Vitaly Kuzmin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 24 wins, 28 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/3/7 | 15.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Matvey Medvedev | 1,929 | 23rd Voronezh Open B | D02 |
| Jan 2013 | Mikhail Pilchuk | 1,917 | Voronezh Winter Open | C59 |
| Jun 2013 | Vladimir Koshelev | 1,909 | Zagorovsky Memorial Open | D02 |
| Oct 2012 | Ivan Poltavets | 1,904 | Voronezh Autumn IRT | B19 |
| Jul 2013 | Victor Chermashentsev | 1,825 | Zagorovsky Memorial Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voronezh Winter Open | 2013 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,702 |
| 23rd Voronezh Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,664 |
| Borisoglebsk Bocharov Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,794 |
| 22nd Voronezh Open B | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,645 |
| 01 Voronezh Rating Open | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,621 |
| ch-Voronezh | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,802 |
| Voronezh Rating Open 03 A | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,718 |
| Zagorovsky Memorial Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitaly Kuzmin's chess games?
104 games by Vitaly Kuzmin, from Nov 2011 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 Vitaly Kuzmin has played.
What does Vitaly Kuzmin play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Vitaly Kuzmin opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitaly Kuzmin answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vitaly Kuzmin play as White?
As White, Vitaly Kuzmin's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitaly Kuzmin play as Black?
As Black, Vitaly Kuzmin most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Vitaly Kuzmin's FIDE rating?
Vitaly Kuzmin is currently rated 1,715 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,648 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Vitaly Kuzmin played?
Our database contains 104 games by Vitaly Kuzmin, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 28 draws, 51 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitaly Kuzmin?
104 games by Vitaly Kuzmin 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.