Prepare against Alexey Kostin
IM · Russia · World #11,451 classical · FIDE ID 4120736
Our database contains 523 games by Alexey Kostin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Kostin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Kostin 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 | 2,148 | 2,434 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,410 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,378 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 523 | 223 | 178 | 122 | 42.6% |
| As White | 264 | 121 | 88 | 55 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 259 | 102 | 90 | 67 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Kostin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Kostin's side.
First moves as White (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 244 | 92.4% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.4% | 77.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.7% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kostin usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kostin usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kostin usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kostin usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Kostin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kostin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 85.0% | 56.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 87.8% | 56.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Alexey Kostin's chess games
All 523 games by Alexey Kostin 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: 223 wins, 178 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 46 | 23/12/11 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 43 | 17/18/8 | 39.5% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 83 | 40/21/22 | 48.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E55 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,644 | chT-RUS 12th | B43 |
| Apr 2014 | Mikhail Mozharov | 2,557 | 21st chT-RUS | B13 |
| Oct 2018 | Ilia Iljiushenok | 2,539 | chT-RUS blitz | A05 |
| Mar 2007 | Oleg Chebotarev | 2,512 | ch-RUS Central Region | B38 |
| Jun 2005 | Stanislav Voitsekhovsky | 2,499 | Voronezh Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Voronezh Region | 2018 | 72 | 45 | 2,367 |
| ch-Voronezh | 2014 | 45 | 32.5 | 2,363 |
| chT2-RUS | 2018 | 34 | 16.5 | 2,369 |
| ch-Voronezh CC | 2014 | 14 | 11 | 2,370 |
| ch-VOR City | 2007 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,431 |
| 60th ch-RUS Higher League | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,378 |
| Voronezh Spring | 2013 | 11 | 8 | 2,185 |
| 75th Elets-B | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,244 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Lukovnikov (11 games) · Dmitry Chuprikov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Kostin's chess games?
523 games by Alexey Kostin, 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 Alexey Kostin has played.
What does Alexey Kostin play on the first move as White?
Across 264 games with White in our database, Alexey Kostin opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Kostin answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexey Kostin play as White?
As White, Alexey Kostin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (43 games, 39.5% win rate); King's Gambit (19 games, 63.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 264 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Kostin play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Kostin most often plays: Sicilian (83 games, 48.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Alexey Kostin's FIDE rating?
Alexey Kostin is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,434 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Alexey Kostin played?
Our database contains 523 games by Alexey Kostin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 178 draws, 122 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Kostin?
523 games by Alexey Kostin 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.