Prepare against Dmitry Goltsev
FM · Russia · World #10,989 classical · FIDE ID 24176710
Our database contains 3,477 games by Dmitry Goltsev, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Goltsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Goltsev 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 | 2,155 | 2,341 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,338 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,357 | 2,444 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,477 | 1,791 | 486 | 1,200 | 51.5% |
| As White | 1,748 | 962 | 249 | 537 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 1,729 | 829 | 237 | 663 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Goltsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Goltsev's side.
First moves as White (1,748 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,583 | 90.6% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 108 | 6.2% | 65.3% |
| b3 | 23 | 1.3% | 47.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 0.7% | 61.5% |
| e3 | 10 | 0.6% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Goltsev usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Goltsev usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Goltsev usually continues d4 (67.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Goltsev usually continues Nc3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Goltsev usually continues Nc3 (70.7% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Goltsev usually continues g4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (762 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 637 | 83.6% | 61.0% |
| c5 | 102 | 13.4% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 0.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.7% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (576 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 272 | 47.2% | 49.1% |
| Nf6 | 269 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| d5 | 24 | 4.2% | 47.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Dmitry Goltsev's chess games
All 3,477 games by Dmitry Goltsev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 1,791 wins, 486 draws, 1,200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 236 | 124/37/75 | 52.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 174 | 94/21/59 | 54.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 162 | 108/21/33 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 99 | 54/12/33 | 54.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 78 | 48/7/23 | 61.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 76 | 40/13/23 | 52.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 61 | 33/3/25 | 54.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 55 | 24/10/21 | 43.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 54 | 24/10/20 | 44.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 45 | 25/11/9 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 243 | 131/33/79 | 53.9% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 137 | 81/16/40 | 59.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 111 | 57/14/40 | 51.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 108 | 50/17/41 | 46.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 108 | 37/19/52 | 34.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 90 | 45/8/37 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 80 | 38/14/28 | 47.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 61 | 34/7/20 | 55.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 58 | 28/13/17 | 48.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 55 | 27/4/24 | 49.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,777 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jul 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | B92 |
| Mar 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,743 | Titled Tue Late | C10 |
| Mar 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jun 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,724 | Titled Tue | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 3,074 | 1,835.5 | 2,415 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 21 | 11 | 2,428 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,160 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,555 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 2,526 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,360 |
| Blitz GP RUS TOP28 | 2025 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,221 |
| ch-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,171 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Olexandr Bortnyk (17 games) · David Paravyan (16 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (16 games) · Dawid Janaszak (14 games) · Aleksandar Indjic (13 games) · Jeffery Xiong (13 games) · Maksim Chigaev (13 games) · V Pranav (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Goltsev's chess games?
3,477 games by Dmitry Goltsev, from Jan 2011 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 Dmitry Goltsev has played.
What does Dmitry Goltsev play on the first move as White?
Across 1,748 games with White in our database, Dmitry Goltsev opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Goltsev answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Goltsev play as White?
As White, Dmitry Goltsev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (236 games, 52.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (174 games, 54.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (162 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,748 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Goltsev play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Goltsev most often plays: French Defense (243 games, 53.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (137 games, 59.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (111 games, 51.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,729 games.
What is Dmitry Goltsev's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Goltsev is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid and 2,357 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Dmitry Goltsev played?
Our database contains 3,477 games by Dmitry Goltsev, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,791 wins, 486 draws, 1,200 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Goltsev?
3,477 games by Dmitry Goltsev 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.