Prepare against Pavel Kolmakov
Russia · World #37,863 classical · FIDE ID 4142349
Our database contains 165 games by Pavel Kolmakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kolmakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kolmakov 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 | 1,945 | 2,284 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,086 | 2,250 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,229 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 80 | 29 | 56 | 48.5% |
| As White | 86 | 41 | 15 | 30 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 79 | 39 | 14 | 26 | 49.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kolmakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kolmakov's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 97.7% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kolmakov usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kolmakov usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kolmakov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kolmakov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kolmakov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 71.8% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 9 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Pavel Kolmakov's chess games
All 165 games by Pavel Kolmakov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 80 wins, 29 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A33 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,668 | ch-EU rapid | B41 |
| Aug 2008 | Sergei Mihajlovskij | 2,484 | Vladimir Open A | C15 |
| Feb 2009 | Igor Belov | 2,460 | Moscow Open A | D30 |
| Jan 1979 | Evgeny V Mochalov | 2,450 | ch-BLR | E94 |
| Feb 2008 | Alexey Ivanov | 2,418 | 4th Moscow Open A | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubna Open | 2007 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,214 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2010 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,308 |
| Vladimir Open A | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,244 |
| ch-Moscow Region Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| Moscow Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,231 |
| ch-Kimry | 2010 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,470 |
| Kimry Open Jan | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| Rybinsk Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kolmakov's chess games?
165 games by Pavel Kolmakov, from Apr 2003 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 Pavel Kolmakov has played.
What does Pavel Kolmakov play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Pavel Kolmakov opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kolmakov answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kolmakov play as White?
As White, Pavel Kolmakov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kolmakov play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kolmakov most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Pavel Kolmakov's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kolmakov is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 2,086 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Pavel Kolmakov played?
Our database contains 165 games by Pavel Kolmakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 29 draws, 56 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kolmakov?
165 games by Pavel Kolmakov 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.