Prepare against Dmitry Tsoi
FM · FIDE · World #2,238 classical · FIDE ID 24194697
Our database contains 558 games by Dmitry Tsoi, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Tsoi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Tsoi 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 | 2,371 | 2,429 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,436 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,367 | 2,467 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 558 | 230 | 151 | 177 | 41.2% |
| As White | 287 | 127 | 77 | 83 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 271 | 103 | 74 | 94 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Tsoi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Tsoi's side.
First moves as White (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 45.3% | 58.1% |
| f4 | 65 | 22.6% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 47 | 16.4% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 9.4% | 61.1% |
| b4 | 7 | 2.4% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Tsoi usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tsoi usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tsoi usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 23% of White games, 56.9% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Tsoi usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Tsoi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Tsoi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 32.8% | 51.2% |
| c5 | 34 | 27.9% | 54.4% |
| d6 | 20 | 16.4% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 9.0% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 11 | 9.0% | 54.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.1% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 37.3% | 65.8% |
| d5 | 31 | 30.4% | 62.9% |
| f5 | 23 | 22.5% | 30.4% |
| Na6 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Dmitry Tsoi's chess games
All 558 games by Dmitry Tsoi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 230 wins, 151 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 65 | 28/18/19 | 43.1% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 58 | 23/16/19 | 39.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 46 | 14/18/14 | 30.4% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 31 | 6/7/18 | 19.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,747 | Wch Rapid | A95 |
| Dec 2018 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,683 | Wch Rapid | C41 |
| Dec 2019 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,666 | Wch Blitz | B20 |
| Dec 2018 | Alexander Motylev | 2,644 | Wch Blitz | A07 |
| Dec 2019 | David Paravyan | 2,629 | Wch Rapid | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 42 | 17.5 | 2,438 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 30 | 12 | 2,450 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2018 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,427 |
| chT-RUS U14 | 2017 | 24 | 19.5 | 2,113 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2017 | 12 | 3 | 2,390 |
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,991 |
| Wch U14 | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,368 |
| Wch U08 | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Tsoi's chess games?
558 games by Dmitry Tsoi, from May 2012 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 Tsoi has played.
What does Dmitry Tsoi play on the first move as White?
Across 287 games with White in our database, Dmitry Tsoi opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.f4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Tsoi answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Tsoi play as White?
As White, Dmitry Tsoi's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (65 games, 43.1% win rate); Sicilian (58 games, 39.7% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 287 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Tsoi play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Tsoi most often plays: Philidor (46 games, 30.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 271 games.
What is Dmitry Tsoi's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Tsoi is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,367 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Dmitry Tsoi played?
Our database contains 558 games by Dmitry Tsoi, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 230 wins, 151 draws, 177 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Tsoi?
558 games by Dmitry Tsoi 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.