Prepare against Dmitry Kokarev
GM · Russia · World #434 classical · FIDE ID 4132181
When preparing against Dmitry Kokarev, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 30.0% over 100 games.
Our database contains 2,010 games by Dmitry Kokarev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Kokarev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Kokarev 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 | 2,523 | 2,651 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,520 | 2,708 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,519 | 2,695 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,010 | 871 | 878 | 261 | 43.3% |
| As White | 1,019 | 506 | 423 | 90 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 991 | 365 | 455 | 171 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Kokarev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Kokarev's side.
First moves as White (1,019 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 855 | 83.9% | 69.1% |
| g3 | 90 | 8.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 39 | 3.8% | 79.5% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 2.6% | 77.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 69.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kokarev usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Kokarev usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kokarev usually continues d4 (74.1% score)
- 1.g3 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kokarev usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Kokarev usually continues Bg2 (82.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kokarev usually continues c4 (76.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (476 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 435 | 91.4% | 60.5% |
| c6 | 16 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 1.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (400 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 350 | 87.5% | 58.6% |
| g6 | 38 | 9.5% | 73.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Dmitry Kokarev's chess games
All 2,010 games by Dmitry Kokarev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 871 wins, 878 draws, 261 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 161 | 74/72/15 | 46.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 82 | 35/38/9 | 42.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 64 | 23/36/5 | 35.9% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 34/19/7 | 56.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 49 | 25/21/3 | 51.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 47 | 27/17/3 | 57.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 40 | 19/20/1 | 47.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 34 | 15/12/7 | 44.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 30 | 19/9/2 | 63.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 29 | 13/13/3 | 44.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 265 | 92/128/45 | 34.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 100 | 30/48/22 | 30.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 73 | 31/28/14 | 42.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 63 | 24/28/11 | 38.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 63 | 20/39/4 | 31.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 51 | 21/24/6 | 41.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 39 | 15/17/7 | 38.5% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 37 | 22/12/3 | 59.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 29 | 10/17/2 | 34.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 10/13/6 | 34.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,736 | chT-RUS rapid | A36 |
| Apr 2013 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,722 | chT-RUS 20th | E63 |
| Dec 2017 | Yue Wang | 2,690 | Wch Rapid | E90 |
| Apr 2011 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,688 | 18th chT-RUS | C67 |
| Oct 2020 | Anton Korobov | 2,687 | Titled Tue | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUS Cup final | 2021 | 72 | 37 | 2,613 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2019 | 63 | 44.5 | 2,604 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 45 | 33.5 | 2,694 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2002 | 42 | 21.5 | 2,417 |
| Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | 2021 | 33 | 22.5 | 2,592 |
| ch-RUS rapid GP final | 2018 | 30 | 21 | 2,677 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,461 |
| chT2-RUS | 2024 | 22 | 14 | 2,551 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Bocharov (30 games) · Pavel Ponkratov (24 games) · Aleksei Pridorozhni (20 games) · Ivan Rozum (19 games) · Artyom Timofeev (16 games) · Vadim Moiseenko (15 games) · Denis Khismatullin (15 games) · Dmitry Frolyanov (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Kokarev's chess games?
2,010 games by Dmitry Kokarev, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kokarev has played.
What does Dmitry Kokarev play on the first move as White?
Across 1,019 games with White in our database, Dmitry Kokarev opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Kokarev answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Kokarev play as White?
As White, Dmitry Kokarev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (161 games, 46.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (82 games, 42.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (64 games, 35.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,019 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Kokarev play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Kokarev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (265 games, 34.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (100 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (73 games, 42.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 991 games.
What is Dmitry Kokarev's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Kokarev is currently rated 2,523 in classical chess, 2,520 in rapid and 2,519 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,651 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Dmitry Kokarev played?
Our database contains 2,010 games by Dmitry Kokarev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 871 wins, 878 draws, 261 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Kokarev?
2,010 games by Dmitry Kokarev 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.