Prepare against Jeff Kottcamp
United States · World #140,716 classical · FIDE ID 2093545
When preparing against Jeff Kottcamp, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Jeff Kottcamp, covering Jan 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeff Kottcamp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeff Kottcamp 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 | 1,618 | 1,636 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 14 | 4 | 23 | 34.1% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeff Kottcamp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeff Kottcamp's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kottcamp usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Kottcamp usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Kottcamp usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Jeff Kottcamp's chess games
All 41 games by Jeff Kottcamp in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2026 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Julian Standen | 1,649 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | B12 |
| Jul 2014 | Ben Sepulveda | 1,640 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | A88 |
| Jun 2013 | Albert Martin Starr | 1,627 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | A00 |
| Aug 2013 | Enkhmaa Nyangar | 1,570 | San Francisco Neil Falconer Open | C51 |
| Feb 2013 | Tony Cole | 1,500 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2014 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,564 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| San Francisco Neil Falconer Open | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,468 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 3 | 0.5 | – |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 3 | 0 | 1,766 |
| Internet Section 16-B | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeff Kottcamp's chess games?
41 games by Jeff Kottcamp, from Jan 2026 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 Jeff Kottcamp has played.
What does Jeff Kottcamp play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jeff Kottcamp opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeff Kottcamp answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jeff Kottcamp play as White?
As White, Jeff Kottcamp's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeff Kottcamp play as Black?
As Black, Jeff Kottcamp most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Jeff Kottcamp's FIDE rating?
Jeff Kottcamp is currently rated 1,618 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,636 (May 2026).
How many games has Jeff Kottcamp played?
Our database contains 41 games by Jeff Kottcamp, covering Jan 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeff Kottcamp?
41 games by Jeff Kottcamp 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.