Prepare against Vladimir Kuprin
Russia · World #31,295 classical · FIDE ID 4155440
Our database contains 94 games by Vladimir Kuprin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Kuprin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Kuprin 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 | 1,978 | 2,179 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,200 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,147 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 37 | 39 | 18 | 39.4% |
| As White | 43 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Kuprin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Kuprin's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 68.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.6% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Kuprin usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kuprin usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kuprin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Vladimir Kuprin's chess games
All 94 games by Vladimir Kuprin 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: 37 wins, 39 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Vladislav Gureev | 2,228 | ch-RUS IPCA | B12 |
| May 2017 | Chamal Gedgafov | 2,219 | ch-RUS IPCA | C07 |
| May 2015 | Yrij Vorobyov | 2,180 | ch-RUS IPCA | A11 |
| May 2015 | Sergei Denisov | 2,136 | ch-RUS IPCA | C45 |
| Jun 2020 | Cristian Gonzalez Astete | 2,130 | ch-IPCA Online | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2017 | 42 | 27 | 2,172 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,887 |
| Naukograd Koltsovo Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,353 |
| 16th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,017 |
| Sochi IPCA Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Kuprin's chess games?
94 games by Vladimir Kuprin, 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 Vladimir Kuprin has played.
What does Vladimir Kuprin play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Vladimir Kuprin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Kuprin answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Kuprin play as White?
As White, Vladimir Kuprin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Kuprin play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Kuprin most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Vladimir Kuprin's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Kuprin is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Vladimir Kuprin played?
Our database contains 94 games by Vladimir Kuprin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 39 draws, 18 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Kuprin?
94 games by Vladimir Kuprin 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.