Prepare against Irlan Koliev
Russia · World #17,731 classical · FIDE ID 34126098
When preparing against Irlan Koliev, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Irlan Koliev, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Irlan Koliev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irlan Koliev 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 | 2,078 | 2,078 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,039 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 1,990 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 25.0% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irlan Koliev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irlan Koliev's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Koliev usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Koliev usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nc6 (15% of these games) — Koliev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Koliev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Irlan Koliev's chess games
All 32 games by Irlan Koliev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A73 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Igor Yagupov | 2,261 | Russian Chess Crown A | D12 |
| Feb 2026 | Nikolay Birmenko | 2,164 | Russian Chess Crown A | E10 |
| Jul 2023 | Artem Mikhaylov | 2,153 | Novorossiysk Small Land Open | E04 |
| Feb 2026 | Evgeniy Pletnev | 2,134 | Russian Chess Crown A | A80 |
| Jul 2023 | Arkadiy Shakun | 2,048 | Novorossiysk Small Land Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,090 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,953 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,294 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Rapid Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irlan Koliev's chess games?
32 games by Irlan Koliev, from May 2014 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 Irlan Koliev has played.
What does Irlan Koliev play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Irlan Koliev opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irlan Koliev answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Irlan Koliev play as White?
As White, Irlan Koliev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irlan Koliev play as Black?
As Black, Irlan Koliev most often plays: French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Irlan Koliev's FIDE rating?
Irlan Koliev is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Irlan Koliev played?
Our database contains 32 games by Irlan Koliev, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irlan Koliev?
32 games by Irlan Koliev 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.