Prepare against Ekaterina Goltseva
FM · Russia · World #3,054 classical · FIDE ID 24173770
When preparing against Ekaterina Goltseva, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 31.4% over 35 games.
Our database contains 2,430 games by Ekaterina Goltseva, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ekaterina Goltseva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekaterina Goltseva 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 | 2,337 | 2,393 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,276 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,305 | 2,338 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,430 | 1,109 | 436 | 885 | 45.6% |
| As White | 1,214 | 583 | 209 | 422 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 1,216 | 526 | 227 | 463 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekaterina Goltseva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekaterina Goltseva's side.
First moves as White (1,214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 980 | 80.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 140 | 11.5% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 51 | 4.2% | 63.7% |
| c4 | 25 | 2.1% | 68.0% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.6% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.6% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Goltseva usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Goltseva usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Goltseva usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Goltseva usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Goltseva usually continues d4 (54.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Goltseva usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (539 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 254 | 47.1% | 51.8% |
| c5 | 154 | 28.6% | 60.4% |
| e6 | 99 | 18.4% | 51.5% |
| c6 | 23 | 4.3% | 37.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.1% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (445 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 229 | 51.5% | 55.5% |
| d5 | 188 | 42.2% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 25 | 5.6% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Ekaterina Goltseva's chess games
All 2,430 games by Ekaterina Goltseva in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 1,109 wins, 436 draws, 885 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 153 | 58/29/66 | 37.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 110 | 58/19/33 | 52.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 90 | 48/8/34 | 53.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 89 | 55/17/17 | 61.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 77 | 38/7/32 | 49.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 69 | 32/13/24 | 46.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 60 | 28/11/21 | 46.7% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 51 | 23/13/15 | 45.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 24/4/11 | 61.5% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36 | 19/6/11 | 52.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Indian Defense | 102 | 53/15/34 | 52.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 100 | 53/13/34 | 53.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 62 | 27/16/19 | 43.5% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 54 | 17/10/27 | 31.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 53 | 25/11/17 | 47.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 47 | 19/9/19 | 40.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 41 | 16/9/16 | 39.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 11/7/17 | 31.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 35 | 18/8/9 | 51.4% |
| D02 | London System | 33 | 14/2/17 | 42.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,670 | Aeroflot Open A | C11 |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | A34 |
| Feb 2022 | Nihal Sarin | 2,656 | Titled Tue Late | C77 |
| Feb 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,642 | Titled Tue Early | E42 |
| Mar 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,635 | Titled Tue Late | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,101 | 560 | 2,294 |
| chT-RUS w | 2025 | 46 | 31 | 2,326 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2019 | 33 | 17 | 2,330 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2023 | 29 | 14 | 2,242 |
| ch-RUS rapid w | 2021 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,388 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2019 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,303 |
| ch-RUS U20 Girls | 2022 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,230 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2016 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,077 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anastasia Bodnaruk (24 games) · Daria Voit (24 games) · Baira Kovanova (19 games) · Maria Pershina (19 games) · Leya Garifullina (18 games) · Daria Charochkina (17 games) · Aleksandra Maltsevskaya (17 games) · Polina Shuvalova (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekaterina Goltseva's chess games?
2,430 games by Ekaterina Goltseva, from Nov 2011 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 Ekaterina Goltseva has played.
What does Ekaterina Goltseva play on the first move as White?
Across 1,214 games with White in our database, Ekaterina Goltseva opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekaterina Goltseva answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ekaterina Goltseva play as White?
As White, Ekaterina Goltseva's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (153 games, 37.9% win rate); Catalan (110 games, 52.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (90 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekaterina Goltseva play as Black?
As Black, Ekaterina Goltseva most often plays: Indian Defense (102 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian (100 games, 53.0% win rate); Catalan (62 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,216 games.
What is Ekaterina Goltseva's FIDE rating?
Ekaterina Goltseva is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,305 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Ekaterina Goltseva played?
Our database contains 2,430 games by Ekaterina Goltseva, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,109 wins, 436 draws, 885 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekaterina Goltseva?
2,430 games by Ekaterina Goltseva 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.