Prepare against Emanuel Kot
IM · Canada · World #1,990 classical · FIDE ID 2640376
When preparing against Emanuel Kot, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 127 games by Emanuel Kot, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emanuel Kot's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emanuel Kot 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 | 2,384 | 2,384 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 1,998 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,919 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 57 | 36 | 34 | 44.9% |
| As White | 62 | 27 | 20 | 15 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 65 | 30 | 16 | 19 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emanuel Kot's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emanuel Kot's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 91.9% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.1% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kot usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Kot usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kot usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Kot usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kot usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 72.4% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
Emanuel Kot's chess games
All 127 games by Emanuel Kot in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 57 wins, 36 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Kvaloy,Aksel Bu | 2,483 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | E06 |
| Jun 2026 | Mamedov,Edgar | 2,464 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | A20 |
| Aug 2025 | Evan Park | 2,412 | North American Youth U18 | B33 |
| Jun 2026 | Besou,Hussain | 2,411 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | E00 |
| Jun 2026 | Vallee,Louis | 2,401 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 9 | 2,552 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,157 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,188 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,922 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
| North American Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,456 |
| Royal City Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,987 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Edgar Mamedov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emanuel Kot's chess games?
127 games by Emanuel Kot, from Jul 2022 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 Emanuel Kot has played.
What does Emanuel Kot play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Emanuel Kot opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emanuel Kot answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Emanuel Kot play as White?
As White, Emanuel Kot's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emanuel Kot play as Black?
As Black, Emanuel Kot most often plays: Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Emanuel Kot's FIDE rating?
Emanuel Kot is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Emanuel Kot played?
Our database contains 127 games by Emanuel Kot, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 36 draws, 34 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emanuel Kot?
127 games by Emanuel Kot 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.