Prepare against Kirill Volotovsky
Ukraine · World #7,732 classical · FIDE ID 14151634
Our database contains 122 games by Kirill Volotovsky, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Volotovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Volotovsky 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 | 2,210 | 2,271 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,162 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,151 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 44 | 30 | 48 | 36.1% |
| As White | 62 | 26 | 14 | 22 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 60 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Volotovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Volotovsky's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 72.6% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 14.5% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Volotovsky usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Volotovsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Volotovsky usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Volotovsky usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Volotovsky usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Volotovsky usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 73.5% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 26.5% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 26.7% |
Kirill Volotovsky's chess games
All 122 games by Kirill Volotovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 44 wins, 30 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Matas Narmontas | 2,407 | TCh-LTU 2026 | D15 |
| Jul 2018 | Martin Cerveny | 2,359 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | E40 |
| Jul 2018 | Chinmay Kulkarni | 2,336 | 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | C84 |
| Jul 2017 | Sergey Naboka | 2,334 | Mukachevo Summer Open | B47 |
| Dec 2018 | Miljenko Muha | 2,334 | 25th Zadar Open A | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U14 | 2017 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,066 |
| Wch U14 | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-UKR U16 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,227 |
| ch-UKR U10 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | – |
| 28th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| 25th ch-EU U12 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,942 |
| 22nd Voronezh Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,274 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open A | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Volotovsky's chess games?
122 games by Kirill Volotovsky, from Dec 2013 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 Volotovsky has played.
What does Kirill Volotovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Kirill Volotovsky opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Volotovsky answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kirill Volotovsky play as White?
As White, Kirill Volotovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Volotovsky play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Volotovsky most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Kirill Volotovsky's FIDE rating?
Kirill Volotovsky is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Kirill Volotovsky played?
Our database contains 122 games by Kirill Volotovsky, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 30 draws, 48 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Volotovsky?
122 games by Kirill Volotovsky 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.