Prepare against Denys Kolb
Ukraine · World #52,230 classical · FIDE ID 34120661
When preparing against Denys Kolb, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Denys Kolb, covering Jan 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Denys Kolb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denys Kolb 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 | 1,885 | 1,885 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,824 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,811 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 14 | 5 | 30 | 28.6% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 26.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 778 rated games against 508 different opponents, across 92 events in 7 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 | 132 | 58 | 31 | 43 | 43.9% | 1,747 | 1,747 | 10 |
| Rapid | 378 | 156 | 49 | 173 | 41.3% | 1,681 | 1,596 | 7 |
| Blitz | 268 | 110 | 24 | 134 | 41.0% | 1,730 | 1,638 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 384 | 70 | 60 | 254 | 18.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 208 | 131 | 29 | 48 | 63.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 93 | 47 | 18 | 28 | 1,851 | 1,872 |
| 2025 | 147 | 65 | 21 | 61 | 1,833 | 1,797 |
| 2024 | 138 | 61 | 16 | 61 | 1,734 | 1,664 |
| 2023 | 168 | 63 | 23 | 82 | 1,677 | 1,598 |
| 2022 | 113 | 46 | 16 | 51 | 1,556 | 1,470 |
| 2021 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 1,481 | 1,570 |
| 2020 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 1,591 | 1,458 |
| 2019 | 43 | 14 | 6 | 23 | 1,660 | 1,399 |
| 2018 | 42 | 11 | 2 | 29 | 1,508 | 1,253 |
Where Denys Kolb has played
Ukraine (74) · Spain (7) · Czechia (3) · Serbia (3) · Croatia (2) · Poland (2) · Netherlands (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denys Kolb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denys Kolb's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 34.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kolb usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kolb usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kolb usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Denys Kolb's chess games
All 49 games by Denys Kolb in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - Oct 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, 5 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Halit Rexhepi | 1,969 | 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Individual Blitz Men | D06 |
| Mar 2023 | Serhii Kovalenko | 1,827 | Kiev Spring Open | C01 |
| Aug 2023 | Slawomir Sobocinski | 1,792 | 5th Wch Disabilities | D85 |
| Mar 2026 | Kostyantyn Vasyliev | 1,746 | Ukrainian Championship among players with hearing impairments 2026 | Classical | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Wiktor Dovban | 1,742 | Ukrainian Championship among players with hearing impairments 2026 | Classical | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Wch Disabilities | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,581 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| Ukrainian Championship among players with hearing impairments 2026 | Classical | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,957 |
| 2nd Lvov Buturina Memorial | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,511 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Individual Blitz Men | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,810 |
| Ukrainian Championship among players with hearing impairments 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,606 |
| Ukrainian Chess Championship among players with hearing impairments | Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,524 |
| Lysenko Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denys Kolb's chess games?
49 games by Denys Kolb, from Jan 2019 to Oct 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 Denys Kolb has played.
What does Denys Kolb play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Denys Kolb opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denys Kolb answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Denys Kolb play as White?
As White, Denys Kolb's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denys Kolb play as Black?
As Black, Denys Kolb most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Denys Kolb's FIDE rating?
Denys Kolb is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Denys Kolb played?
Our database contains 49 games by Denys Kolb, covering Jan 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denys Kolb?
49 games by Denys Kolb 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.