Prepare against Lev M Kotelva
CM · Russia · World #4,156 classical · FIDE ID 34476628
Our database contains 124 games by Lev M Kotelva, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lev M Kotelva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lev M Kotelva 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 | 2,299 | 2,299 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,313 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,157 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 45 | 28 | 51 | 36.3% |
| As White | 61 | 22 | 15 | 24 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 63 | 23 | 13 | 27 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lev M Kotelva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lev M Kotelva's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 37 | 60.7% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 19 | 31.1% | 42.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 61% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kotelva usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Kotelva usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kotelva usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kotelva usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kotelva usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kotelva usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 62.1% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Lev M Kotelva's chess games
All 124 games by Lev M Kotelva in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 45 wins, 28 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| E10 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Aravindh,Chithambaram VR. | 2,692 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A13 |
| May 2026 | Leandro Krysa | 2,446 | Titled Tuesday | A20 |
| May 2026 | Aron Pasti | 2,414 | Titled Tuesday | B15 |
| Jun 2026 | Do Valle Cardoso,Lucas | 2,407 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A15 |
| Mar 2026 | Mikayel Manvelyan | 2,391 | Titled Tue | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 83 | 41 | 2,287 |
| 78th ch-RUS HL 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,404 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,225 |
| TCh-RUS HL | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,269 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,145 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,274 |
| 19th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lev M Kotelva's chess games?
124 games by Lev M Kotelva, from Aug 2019 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 Lev M Kotelva has played.
What does Lev M Kotelva play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Lev M Kotelva opens with 1.c4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lev M Kotelva answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Lev M Kotelva play as White?
As White, Lev M Kotelva's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lev M Kotelva play as Black?
As Black, Lev M Kotelva most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Lev M Kotelva's FIDE rating?
Lev M Kotelva is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,313 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lev M Kotelva played?
Our database contains 124 games by Lev M Kotelva, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 28 draws, 51 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lev M Kotelva?
124 games by Lev M Kotelva 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.