Prepare against Nikolay Gutsulyak
Russia · World #51,547 classical · FIDE ID 34291903
Our database contains 70 games by Nikolay Gutsulyak, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nikolay Gutsulyak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikolay Gutsulyak 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 | 1,887 | 1,985 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 1,934 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,910 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 28 | 14 | 28 | 40.0% |
| As White | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gutsulyak usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gutsulyak usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Gutsulyak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 95.0% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 75.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Nikolay Gutsulyak's chess games
All 70 games by Nikolay Gutsulyak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 28 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| C11 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Vitali Lyubavin | 2,044 | ch-South FR | B34 |
| Mar 2018 | Maria Pivovarova | 2,036 | ch-South FR | B00 |
| Dec 2017 | Ara Diloyan | 2,027 | Sochi Doroshkevich Amateur Open | C58 |
| Mar 2018 | Artyom Arutyunov | 2,005 | ch-South FR | C27 |
| Apr 2024 | Daniel Haruma Rolston | 1,791 | 2nd Nakhon Nayok Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd Voronezh Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,967 |
| Sochi Doroshkevich Amateur Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,999 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,796 |
| ch-South FR | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,004 |
| 2nd Nakhon Nayok Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,827 |
| 5th Bangkok Big Rook Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,953 |
| Bangkok Olympiad Qual | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,984 |
| Bangkok Rooky Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,636 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikolay Gutsulyak's chess games?
70 games by Nikolay Gutsulyak, from Oct 2017 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 Nikolay Gutsulyak has played.
What does Nikolay Gutsulyak play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Nikolay Gutsulyak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikolay Gutsulyak answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Nikolay Gutsulyak play as White?
As White, Nikolay Gutsulyak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikolay Gutsulyak play as Black?
As Black, Nikolay Gutsulyak most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Nikolay Gutsulyak's FIDE rating?
Nikolay Gutsulyak is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Nikolay Gutsulyak played?
Our database contains 70 games by Nikolay Gutsulyak, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikolay Gutsulyak?
70 games by Nikolay Gutsulyak 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.