Prepare against Lev M Kotelva
FM · Russia · World #6,144 classical · FIDE ID 34476628
When preparing against Lev M Kotelva, expect 1.c4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Lev M Kotelva, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,245 | 2,299 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,313 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,157 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 49 | 30 | 56 | 36.3% |
| As White | 66 | 26 | 16 | 24 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 69 | 23 | 14 | 32 | 33.3% |
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 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 42 | 63.6% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 19 | 28.8% | 42.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 64% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Kotelva usually continues g3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Kotelva usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kotelva usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% 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 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 61.3% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 22.6% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 37.5% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Lev M Kotelva's chess games
All 135 games by Lev M Kotelva in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - Sep 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: 49 wins, 30 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E10 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,692 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A13 |
| Aug 2026 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,580 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | A14 |
| May 2026 | Leandro Krysa | 2,446 | Titled Tuesday | A20 |
| May 2026 | Aron Pasti | 2,414 | Titled Tuesday | B15 |
| Jun 2026 | Lucas Do Valle Cardoso | 2,407 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 94 | 46 | 2,290 |
| 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?
135 games by Lev M Kotelva, from Aug 2019 to Sep 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 66 games with White in our database, Lev M Kotelva opens with 1.c4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lev M Kotelva answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (4% 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 (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 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 (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Lev M Kotelva's FIDE rating?
Lev M Kotelva is currently rated 2,245 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 135 games by Lev M Kotelva, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 30 draws, 56 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lev M Kotelva?
135 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.