Prepare against Ivans Kolesnikovs
LVA · World #28,919 classical · FIDE ID 11602244
When preparing against Ivans Kolesnikovs, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 98 games by Ivans Kolesnikovs, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivans Kolesnikovs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivans Kolesnikovs 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 | 1,993 | 2,088 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,152 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,129 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 18 | 16 | 64 | 18.4% |
| As White | 55 | 9 | 11 | 35 | 16.4% |
| As Black | 43 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivans Kolesnikovs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivans Kolesnikovs's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 76.4% | 26.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 16.4% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 26.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kolesnikovs usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Kolesnikovs usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kolesnikovs usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Kolesnikovs usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Kolesnikovs usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (11% of these games) — Kolesnikovs usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 5.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
Ivans Kolesnikovs's chess games
All 98 games by Ivans Kolesnikovs in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Marcel Kanarek | 2,505 | ch-EU rapid | B37 |
| Dec 2022 | Filip Cukrowski | 2,402 | ch-EU Blitz | A18 |
| Jun 2018 | Vladimir Sveshnikov | 2,387 | chT-LAT | B03 |
| Jul 2026 | Reinis Paikens | 2,370 | Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | A02 |
| Nov 2017 | Kristaps Kretainis | 2,281 | chT-LAT | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,884 |
| chT-LAT | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 2,073 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,288 |
| Trenera Aivara Stašāna 5. piemiņas kauss. Ātrais šahs. | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 5 | 0 | 2,120 |
| Riga RTU Rapid Open | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivans Kolesnikovs's chess games?
98 games by Ivans Kolesnikovs, from Oct 2003 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 Ivans Kolesnikovs has played.
What does Ivans Kolesnikovs play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Ivans Kolesnikovs opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivans Kolesnikovs answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Ivans Kolesnikovs play as White?
As White, Ivans Kolesnikovs's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivans Kolesnikovs play as Black?
As Black, Ivans Kolesnikovs most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Ivans Kolesnikovs's FIDE rating?
Ivans Kolesnikovs is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Ivans Kolesnikovs played?
Our database contains 98 games by Ivans Kolesnikovs, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 64 losses (18.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivans Kolesnikovs?
98 games by Ivans Kolesnikovs 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.