Prepare against Pavel Kotsur
GM · Kazakhstan · World #724 classical · FIDE ID 13700278
Our database contains 1,352 games by Pavel Kotsur, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Kotsur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Kotsur 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 | 2,484 | 2,607 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,510 | 2,606 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,511 | 2,589 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,352 | 594 | 470 | 287 | 43.9% |
| As White | 693 | 339 | 232 | 122 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 659 | 255 | 238 | 165 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Kotsur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Kotsur's side.
First moves as White (693 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 459 | 66.2% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 82 | 11.8% | 66.5% |
| d4 | 77 | 11.1% | 64.9% |
| c4 | 73 | 10.5% | 63.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kotsur usually continues Nf3 (66.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kotsur usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kotsur usually continues d4 (71.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 66.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kotsur usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kotsur usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Kotsur usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 234 | 67.8% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 50 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 41 | 11.9% | 58.5% |
| g6 | 10 | 2.9% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 167 | 72.9% | 57.8% |
| e6 | 37 | 16.2% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 3.5% | 81.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.1% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Pavel Kotsur's chess games
All 1,352 games by Pavel Kotsur 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: 594 wins, 470 draws, 287 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 97 | 52/28/17 | 53.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 45 | 17/16/12 | 37.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 42 | 25/13/4 | 59.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 5/16/3 | 20.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 16/4/1 | 76.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 117 | 47/36/34 | 40.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 47 | 21/15/11 | 44.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 17/9/11 | 45.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 8/9/7 | 32.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 25 | 9/13/3 | 36.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| A33 | English Opening | 22 | 5/12/5 | 22.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,770 | 6th Wch Blitz | E54 |
| Jul 2012 | Veselin Topalov | 2,752 | 6th Wch Blitz | A36 |
| Jul 2012 | Peter Svidler | 2,749 | 6th Wch Blitz | B41 |
| Jul 2012 | Viktor Bologan | 2,732 | 6th Wch Blitz | C00 |
| Jan 2015 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,679 | Pavlodar Akim Cup rap | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 53 | 32.5 | 2,447 |
| RUS-Cup | 2001 | 36 | 24 | 2,577 |
| Kurgan | 1995 | 35 | 21 | 2,529 |
| 6th Wch Blitz | 2012 | 30 | 8 | 2,540 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2009 | 28 | 16 | 2,656 |
| ch-KAZ | 2012 | 25 | 18 | 2,548 |
| PNWCC Bullet (1+1) Open | 2020 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,412 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2010 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,526 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (12 games) · Rinat Jumabayev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Kotsur's chess games?
1,352 games by Pavel Kotsur, 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 Kotsur has played.
What does Pavel Kotsur play on the first move as White?
Across 693 games with White in our database, Pavel Kotsur opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Kotsur answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Pavel Kotsur play as White?
As White, Pavel Kotsur's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (97 games, 53.6% win rate); English Opening (45 games, 37.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (42 games, 59.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 693 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Kotsur play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Kotsur most often plays: Sicilian (117 games, 40.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (47 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 45.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 659 games.
What is Pavel Kotsur's FIDE rating?
Pavel Kotsur is currently rated 2,484 in classical chess, 2,510 in rapid and 2,511 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,607 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Pavel Kotsur played?
Our database contains 1,352 games by Pavel Kotsur, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 594 wins, 470 draws, 287 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Kotsur?
1,352 games by Pavel Kotsur 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.