Prepare against Gordey Kolesov
Russia · World #26,207 classical · FIDE ID 44185642
Our database contains 86 games by Gordey Kolesov, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gordey Kolesov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gordey Kolesov 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 | 2,010 | 2,010 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,958 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,048 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 47 | 14 | 25 | 54.7% |
| As White | 41 | 21 | 6 | 14 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 45 | 26 | 8 | 11 | 57.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 63.4% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 14 | 34.1% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kolesov usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Kolesov usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kolesov usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kolesov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kolesov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Kolesov usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 69.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 27.6% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Gordey Kolesov's chess games
All 86 games by Gordey Kolesov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 47 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Elie Milikow | 1,977 | 27th ch-EU U10 | B33 |
| Aug 2019 | Yulia Turkeeva | 1,968 | Eurasia Cup Open | E01 |
| Nov 2018 | Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan | 1,939 | Wch U10 | D00 |
| Sep 2017 | Rajat Makkar | 1,880 | 27th ch-EU U10 | E61 |
| Aug 2019 | Polina Buchina | 1,863 | Eurasia Cup Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 1,545 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,731 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,398 |
| 25th EU-ch U08 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,457 |
| Eurasia Cup Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,945 |
| 28th ch-EU U10 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,784 |
| ch-EU School U09 | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,587 |
| 27th ch-EU U10 | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gordey Kolesov's chess games?
86 games by Gordey Kolesov, from Nov 2015 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 Gordey Kolesov has played.
What does Gordey Kolesov play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Gordey Kolesov opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gordey Kolesov answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Gordey Kolesov play as White?
As White, Gordey Kolesov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gordey Kolesov play as Black?
As Black, Gordey Kolesov most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Gordey Kolesov's FIDE rating?
Gordey Kolesov is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Gordey Kolesov played?
Our database contains 86 games by Gordey Kolesov, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (54.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gordey Kolesov?
86 games by Gordey Kolesov 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.