Prepare against Dmitrij Kollars
GM · DEU · World #102 classical · FIDE ID 12909572
When preparing against Dmitrij Kollars, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 37.9% over 66 games.
Our database contains 4,068 games by Dmitrij Kollars, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dmitrij Kollars's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitrij Kollars 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 | 2,623 | 2,659 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,546 | 2,560 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,584 | 2,584 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,068 | 2,224 | 911 | 933 | 54.7% |
| As White | 2,049 | 1,183 | 426 | 440 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 2,019 | 1,041 | 485 | 493 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitrij Kollars's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitrij Kollars's side.
First moves as White (2,044 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,414 | 69.2% | 66.5% |
| Nf3 | 257 | 12.6% | 73.2% |
| c4 | 192 | 9.4% | 70.1% |
| d4 | 161 | 7.9% | 72.4% |
| b3 | 11 | 0.5% | 77.3% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kollars usually continues Nf3 (66.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kollars usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kollars usually continues d4 (71.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 73.2% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kollars usually continues g3 (73.8% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Kollars usually continues g3 (70.9% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kollars usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (871 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 570 | 65.4% | 63.8% |
| c5 | 176 | 20.2% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 105 | 12.1% | 70.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (770 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 615 | 79.9% | 63.1% |
| d5 | 149 | 19.4% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Dmitrij Kollars's chess games
All 4,068 games by Dmitrij Kollars in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Sep 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: 2,224 wins, 911 draws, 933 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 131 | 75/29/27 | 57.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 129 | 89/10/30 | 69.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 109 | 68/18/23 | 62.4% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 82 | 35/24/23 | 42.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 82 | 47/14/21 | 57.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 63 | 38/14/11 | 60.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 63 | 45/7/11 | 71.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 62 | 38/15/9 | 61.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 54 | 29/11/14 | 53.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 53 | 22/13/18 | 41.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 155 | 83/34/38 | 53.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 134 | 77/33/24 | 57.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 117 | 59/32/26 | 50.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 98 | 47/31/20 | 48.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 78 | 41/15/22 | 52.6% |
| D02 | London System | 69 | 36/13/20 | 52.2% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 69 | 39/10/20 | 56.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 66 | 25/27/14 | 37.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 59 | 33/13/13 | 55.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 49 | 22/11/16 | 44.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,859 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,787 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Sep 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,786 | Titled Tue Late | C84 |
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | ChessKid Cup Div 1 w | E01 |
| Jun 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Dortmund NC World Masters | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,937 | 1,318.5 | 2,563 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 131 | 82 | 2,530 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 84 | 56 | 2,574 |
| Hobbits Invitational | 2021 | 69 | 53.5 | 2,800 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 55 | 36 | 2,606 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 34 | 24.5 | 2,586 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 19 | 2,520 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,599 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Donchenko (38 games) · Martin Kraemer (21 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (20 games) · Michael Richter (19 games) · Zbigniew Pakleza (17 games) · Luca Jr Moroni (16 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (16 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitrij Kollars's chess games?
4,068 games by Dmitrij Kollars, from Jul 2010 to Sep 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 Dmitrij Kollars has played.
What does Dmitrij Kollars play on the first move as White?
Across 2,044 games with White in our database, Dmitrij Kollars opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitrij Kollars answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games).
What openings does Dmitrij Kollars play as White?
As White, Dmitrij Kollars's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (131 games, 57.3% win rate); Réti Opening (129 games, 69.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (109 games, 62.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,049 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitrij Kollars play as Black?
As Black, Dmitrij Kollars most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (155 games, 53.5% win rate); Indian Defense (134 games, 57.5% win rate); Italian Game (117 games, 50.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,019 games.
What is Dmitrij Kollars's FIDE rating?
Dmitrij Kollars is currently rated 2,623 in classical chess, 2,546 in rapid and 2,584 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,659 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Dmitrij Kollars played?
Our database contains 4,068 games by Dmitrij Kollars, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,224 wins, 911 draws, 933 losses (54.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitrij Kollars?
4,068 games by Dmitrij Kollars 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.