Prepare against Kirill Tolstykh
Russia · World #41,724 classical · FIDE ID 54140960
Our database contains 38 games by Kirill Tolstykh, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Tolstykh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Tolstykh 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 | 1,928 | 2,075 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,068 | 2,096 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,151 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 34.2% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Tolstykh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Tolstykh's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Tolstykh usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Tolstykh usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Tolstykh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Kirill Tolstykh's chess games
All 38 games by Kirill Tolstykh in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Dmitry Goltsev | 2,282 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | A50 |
| Oct 2021 | Igor Zverolovlev | 2,089 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | D12 |
| Aug 2019 | Lev Zolotyh | 1,919 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B18 |
| Aug 2024 | Aleksey Ignatiev | 1,781 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E05 |
| Aug 2019 | Mikhail Tsarkov | 1,779 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 26 | 14 | 1,823 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
| St Petersburg Amir Cup Rapid | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,217 |
| Chigorin Mem Blitz | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,096 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Cup | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Tolstykh's chess games?
38 games by Kirill Tolstykh, from Nov 2016 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 Kirill Tolstykh has played.
What does Kirill Tolstykh play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Kirill Tolstykh opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Tolstykh answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kirill Tolstykh play as White?
As White, Kirill Tolstykh's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Tolstykh play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Tolstykh most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Kirill Tolstykh's FIDE rating?
Kirill Tolstykh is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 2,068 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Kirill Tolstykh played?
Our database contains 38 games by Kirill Tolstykh, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Tolstykh?
38 games by Kirill Tolstykh 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.