Prepare against Egor A. Koshulyan
FM · Russia · World #2,781 classical · FIDE ID 24237000
When preparing against Egor A. Koshulyan, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 760 games by Egor A. Koshulyan, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Egor A. Koshulyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Egor A. Koshulyan 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 | 2,347 | 2,363 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,355 | 2,355 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,378 | 2,419 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 760 | 392 | 79 | 289 | 51.6% |
| As White | 372 | 204 | 50 | 118 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 388 | 188 | 29 | 171 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Egor A. Koshulyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Egor A. Koshulyan's side.
First moves as White (372 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 269 | 72.3% | 59.9% |
| f4 | 62 | 16.7% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 29 | 7.8% | 75.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.3% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Koshulyan usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Koshulyan usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Koshulyan usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- 1.f4 — 17% of White games, 61.3% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Koshulyan usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Koshulyan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Koshulyan usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 147 | 81.2% | 55.4% |
| e5 | 17 | 9.4% | 64.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.9% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.9% | 85.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 50.0% | 64.5% |
| d5 | 59 | 42.8% | 17.8% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Egor A. Koshulyan's chess games
All 760 games by Egor A. Koshulyan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - Aug 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: 392 wins, 79 draws, 289 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 71 | 32/11/28 | 45.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 61 | 34/6/21 | 55.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 22/1/4 | 81.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| B22 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 51 | 27/2/22 | 52.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 42 | 30/1/11 | 71.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 35 | 25/3/7 | 71.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/1/14 | 34.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 2/4/14 | 10.0% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,720 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Sep 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Apr 2025 | D Howell | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Jan 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,667 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B00 |
| Mar 2025 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,663 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 609 | 356.5 | 2,393 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,167 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,386 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,464 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,468 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,272 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| Aeroflot Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Egor A. Koshulyan's chess games?
760 games by Egor A. Koshulyan, from Aug 2016 to Aug 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 Egor A. Koshulyan has played.
What does Egor A. Koshulyan play on the first move as White?
Across 372 games with White in our database, Egor A. Koshulyan opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.f4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Egor A. Koshulyan answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Egor A. Koshulyan play as White?
As White, Egor A. Koshulyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (71 games, 45.1% win rate); Bird's opening (61 games, 55.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (27 games, 81.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 372 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Egor A. Koshulyan play as Black?
As Black, Egor A. Koshulyan most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (51 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (42 games, 71.4% win rate); Budapest Defense (35 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 388 games.
What is Egor A. Koshulyan's FIDE rating?
Egor A. Koshulyan is currently rated 2,347 in classical chess, 2,355 in rapid and 2,378 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Egor A. Koshulyan played?
Our database contains 760 games by Egor A. Koshulyan, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 392 wins, 79 draws, 289 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Egor A. Koshulyan?
760 games by Egor A. Koshulyan 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.