Prepare against Artem Gontsul
Ukraine · World #11,657 classical · FIDE ID 34167080
When preparing against Artem Gontsul, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 30 games by Artem Gontsul, covering Aug 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Artem Gontsul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Gontsul 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 | 2,147 | 2,204 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,963 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 1,987 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 43.3% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 454 rated games against 375 different opponents, across 80 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 242 | 131 | 31 | 80 | 54.1% | 1,966 | 2,041 | 8 |
| Rapid | 94 | 53 | 9 | 32 | 56.4% | 1,790 | 1,860 | 8 |
| Blitz | 100 | 45 | 10 | 45 | 45.0% | 1,849 | 1,823 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 199 | 53 | 31 | 115 | 26.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 213 | 155 | 20 | 38 | 72.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 63 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 91 | 55 | 11 | 25 | 2,006 | 2,137 |
| 2025 | 132 | 70 | 18 | 44 | 2,001 | 2,077 |
| 2024 | 105 | 57 | 8 | 40 | 1,905 | 1,950 |
| 2023 | 89 | 39 | 12 | 38 | 1,704 | 1,657 |
| 2021 | 37 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 1,823 | 1,733 |
Where Artem Gontsul has played
Switzerland (61) · Ukraine (16) · Germany (3) · France (1) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Gontsul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Gontsul's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 21.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Gontsul usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Gontsul usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gontsul usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Gontsul usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Gontsul usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Artem Gontsul's chess games
All 30 games by Artem Gontsul in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - Nov 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Syang Zhou | 2,230 | Basel Carnival Open 2025 | D52 |
| Jul 2026 | Viktoria Radeva | 2,214 | Swiss Individual Championships 2026 | Masters | B45 |
| May 2026 | Claudiu Prunescu | 2,195 | Schweizer Bundesturnier 2026 | B27 |
| Feb 2025 | Gabriel Fernandes Barbosa Dos Santos | 2,118 | Basel Carnival Open 2025 | A13 |
| Aug 2024 | Anuar Tureshbayev | 2,070 | 5th Wohlen Open | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,145 |
| Swiss Individual Championships 2026 | Masters | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| Schweizer Bundesturnier 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,199 |
| Basel Carnival Open 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,308 |
| 5th Wohlen Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,119 |
| grenke Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,194 |
| Réti Amateur Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,490 |
| 8. Seebach & Friends Rapid Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,853 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Gontsul's chess games?
30 games by Artem Gontsul, from Aug 2021 to Nov 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 Artem Gontsul has played.
What does Artem Gontsul play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Artem Gontsul opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Gontsul answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Artem Gontsul play as White?
As White, Artem Gontsul's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Gontsul play as Black?
As Black, Artem Gontsul most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Artem Gontsul's FIDE rating?
Artem Gontsul is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Artem Gontsul played?
Our database contains 30 games by Artem Gontsul, covering Aug 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Gontsul?
30 games by Artem Gontsul 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.