Prepare against Pavel Kotenko
IM · Russia · World #8,792 classical · FIDE ID 4130219
Our database contains 403 games by Pavel Kotenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kotenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kotenko 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 | 2,190 | 2,410 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,183 | 2,419 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,407 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 403 | 164 | 128 | 111 | 40.7% |
| As White | 207 | 92 | 67 | 48 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 196 | 72 | 61 | 63 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kotenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kotenko's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 190 | 91.8% | 62.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 8.2% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kotenko usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kotenko usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kotenko usually continues d4 (58.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kotenko usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kotenko usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kotenko usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 86 | 91.5% | 53.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 64.6% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 32.3% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Pavel Kotenko's chess games
All 403 games by Pavel Kotenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 164 wins, 128 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 36 | 14/12/10 | 38.9% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D79 | English Opening | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Rudik Makarian | 2,534 | 75th ch-RUS Higher League | C70 |
| Mar 2009 | Dzhakay Dzhakaev | 2,478 | 62nd ch-RUS zt qual | C79 |
| Mar 2007 | Alexander I Petrushin | 2,473 | 60th ch-RUS zt | C82 |
| Jul 2010 | Nikolai Shukh | 2,459 | Izhevsk Open A | C67 |
| Jan 2020 | Hovik Hayrapetyan | 2,458 | 16th Moscow Open A | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2019 | 54 | 30 | 2,301 |
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 20 | 9 | 2,230 |
| ch-Yuzhny FO Open | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 2,427 |
| Astrakhan Open | 2013 | 18 | 14 | 2,313 |
| Kharkov Caissa CC-ch | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,339 |
| Novokuznetsk Autumn | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| Peterhof | 2008 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,474 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open A 9th | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kotenko's chess games?
403 games by Pavel Kotenko, from Apr 2003 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 Pavel Kotenko has played.
What does Pavel Kotenko play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Pavel Kotenko opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kotenko answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kotenko play as White?
As White, Pavel Kotenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 42.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kotenko play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kotenko most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Pavel Kotenko's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kotenko is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,183 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Pavel Kotenko played?
Our database contains 403 games by Pavel Kotenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 128 draws, 111 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kotenko?
403 games by Pavel Kotenko 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.