Prepare against Michael Kotyk
CM · DEU · World #5,184 classical · FIDE ID 16214501
When preparing against Michael Kotyk, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,020 games by Michael Kotyk, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kotyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kotyk 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 | 2,269 | 2,269 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,141 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,251 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,020 | 428 | 132 | 460 | 42.0% |
| As White | 506 | 226 | 68 | 212 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 514 | 202 | 64 | 248 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kotyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kotyk's side.
First moves as White (506 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 232 | 45.8% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 161 | 31.8% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 86 | 17.0% | 51.7% |
| b3 | 22 | 4.3% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues Nc3 (61.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues Nc3 (58.6% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 165 | 65.0% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 49 | 19.3% | 44.9% |
| c6 | 23 | 9.1% | 47.8% |
| Na6 | 11 | 4.3% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 66 | 43.1% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 40 | 26.1% | 42.5% |
| f5 | 30 | 19.6% | 60.0% |
| Na6 | 10 | 6.5% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Michael Kotyk's chess games
All 1,020 games by Michael Kotyk in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 428 wins, 132 draws, 460 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 49 | 23/7/19 | 46.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 43 | 19/7/17 | 44.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 43 | 24/5/14 | 55.8% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 34 | 20/2/12 | 58.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 57 | 30/4/23 | 52.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 38 | 17/8/13 | 44.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 26 | 6/0/20 | 23.1% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 22 | 6/0/16 | 27.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,606 | Titled Tue Early | E46 |
| Aug 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | D06 |
| Sep 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,533 | Titled Tue Late | C78 |
| Aug 2025 | Mikhail Kobalia | 2,531 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Jul 2024 | Felix Blohberger | 2,527 | Titled Tue Late | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 576 | 268 | 2,224 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 1,829 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 15 | 11 | 2,042 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2021 | 14 | 7 | 1,940 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 1,888 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| GER Pfingstopen U16 | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 1,915 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kotyk's chess games?
1,020 games by Michael Kotyk, from Feb 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 Michael Kotyk has played.
What does Michael Kotyk play on the first move as White?
Across 506 games with White in our database, Michael Kotyk opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kotyk answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Michael Kotyk play as White?
As White, Michael Kotyk's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (49 games, 46.9% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 44.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (43 games, 55.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 506 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kotyk play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kotyk most often plays: Dutch Defense (57 games, 52.6% win rate); Italian Game (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 514 games.
What is Michael Kotyk's FIDE rating?
Michael Kotyk is currently rated 2,269 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michael Kotyk played?
Our database contains 1,020 games by Michael Kotyk, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 428 wins, 132 draws, 460 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kotyk?
1,020 games by Michael Kotyk 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.