Prepare against Vyacheslav Khulapov
Russia · World #58,090 classical · FIDE ID 24159271
Our database contains 36 games by Vyacheslav Khulapov, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vyacheslav Khulapov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vyacheslav Khulapov 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 | 1,863 | 2,158 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,156 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 2,098 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 38.9% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vyacheslav Khulapov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vyacheslav Khulapov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 73.3% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Khulapov usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Khulapov usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Khulapov usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Khulapov usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Khulapov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Vyacheslav Khulapov's chess games
All 36 games by Vyacheslav Khulapov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Marian Sabol | 2,278 | 20th Litomysl Open | B06 |
| Jul 2009 | Vladimir Manaenkov | 2,226 | Obninsk Open | A04 |
| Jul 2009 | Alexander Mulenko | 2,118 | Obninsk Open | B02 |
| Dec 2019 | Jan Toman | 2,091 | 20th Litomysl Open | C00 |
| Nov 2018 | Azer Abdullayev | 2,076 | Brest Black Pawn Open 2nd | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obninsk Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,678 |
| 20th Litomysl Open | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,192 |
| Brest Black Pawn Open 2nd | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2,063 |
| Bryansk Zilberstein Memorial 6th | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,821 |
| 23rd Orsha Open A 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vyacheslav Khulapov's chess games?
36 games by Vyacheslav Khulapov, from Sep 2009 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 Vyacheslav Khulapov has played.
What does Vyacheslav Khulapov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Vyacheslav Khulapov opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vyacheslav Khulapov answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Vyacheslav Khulapov play as White?
As White, Vyacheslav Khulapov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vyacheslav Khulapov play as Black?
As Black, Vyacheslav Khulapov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Vyacheslav Khulapov's FIDE rating?
Vyacheslav Khulapov is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Vyacheslav Khulapov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Vyacheslav Khulapov, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vyacheslav Khulapov?
36 games by Vyacheslav Khulapov 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.