Prepare against Kelvin Kosta
Albania · World #14,765 classical · FIDE ID 4703855
Our database contains 77 games by Kelvin Kosta, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kelvin Kosta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kelvin Kosta 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 | 2,108 | 2,129 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,148 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,171 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 28 | 11 | 38 | 36.4% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 4 | 23 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kelvin Kosta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kelvin Kosta's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 97.5% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kosta usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kosta usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kosta usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kosta usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 64.7% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 26.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Kelvin Kosta's chess games
All 77 games by Kelvin Kosta in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 28 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Magnus Ermitsch | 2,221 | World ol U16 | B85 |
| Mar 2023 | Sean Corovic | 2,198 | 12th Konjic Open | C42 |
| Jan 2023 | Nikolaos Tepelenis | 2,096 | ch-EU Cities&Town Open | D46 |
| Jan 2023 | Christof Brixel | 1,952 | ch-EU Cities&Town Open | B45 |
| Sep 2020 | Peko Djurovic | 1,938 | ch-EU Online U14 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,638 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,592 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,804 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,774 |
| ch-EU Online U14 | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,530 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,883 |
| 12th Konjic Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kelvin Kosta's chess games?
77 games by Kelvin Kosta, from May 2019 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 Kelvin Kosta has played.
What does Kelvin Kosta play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Kelvin Kosta opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kelvin Kosta answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Kelvin Kosta play as White?
As White, Kelvin Kosta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kelvin Kosta play as Black?
As Black, Kelvin Kosta most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Kelvin Kosta's FIDE rating?
Kelvin Kosta is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Kelvin Kosta played?
Our database contains 77 games by Kelvin Kosta, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kelvin Kosta?
77 games by Kelvin Kosta 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.