Prepare against Yuri Kurdakov
FM · Russia · World #37,011 classical · FIDE ID 4120493
When preparing against Yuri Kurdakov, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (80%).
Our database contains 102 games by Yuri Kurdakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuri Kurdakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri Kurdakov 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 | 1,949 | 2,316 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 2,170 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 2,283 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 31 | 21 | 50 | 30.4% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 11 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 10 | 29 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri Kurdakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri Kurdakov's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 56.3% | 42.6% |
| c4 | 20 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 42.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kurdakov usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Kurdakov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Kurdakov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kurdakov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kurdakov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kurdakov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 80.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Yuri Kurdakov's chess games
All 102 games by Yuri Kurdakov 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: 31 wins, 21 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Konstantin Savenkov | 2,405 | ch-Moscow final | C00 |
| Feb 2007 | Dmitrij Skurikhin | 2,401 | 3rd Moscow Open | D38 |
| Mar 2009 | Valery Novichkov | 2,399 | ch-Moscow sf | A37 |
| Oct 2010 | Vadim Karpov | 2,373 | ch-Moscow Rapid | A13 |
| Mar 2018 | Rudik Makarian | 2,364 | ch-Moscow final | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Moscow final | 2019 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,143 |
| ch-Moscow sf | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,060 |
| 3rd Moscow Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,301 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,902 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open 1 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,293 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,042 |
| Moscow Open A | 2009 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-Moscow Rapid | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 2,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuri Kurdakov's chess games?
102 games by Yuri Kurdakov, 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 Yuri Kurdakov has played.
What does Yuri Kurdakov play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Yuri Kurdakov opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri Kurdakov answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Yuri Kurdakov play as White?
As White, Yuri Kurdakov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri Kurdakov play as Black?
As Black, Yuri Kurdakov most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Yuri Kurdakov's FIDE rating?
Yuri Kurdakov is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Yuri Kurdakov played?
Our database contains 102 games by Yuri Kurdakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 21 draws, 50 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri Kurdakov?
102 games by Yuri Kurdakov 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.