Prepare against Petr Kostenko
GM · Kazakhstan · World #2,858 classical · FIDE ID 13700669
When preparing against Petr Kostenko, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,086 games by Petr Kostenko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Petr Kostenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petr Kostenko 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 | 2,345 | 2,531 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,292 | 2,555 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,276 | 2,502 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,086 | 478 | 291 | 317 | 44.0% |
| As White | 541 | 246 | 151 | 144 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 545 | 232 | 140 | 173 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petr Kostenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petr Kostenko's side.
First moves as White (541 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 348 | 64.3% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 144 | 26.6% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 27 | 5.0% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kostenko usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kostenko usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kostenko usually continues d4 (66.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Kostenko usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kostenko usually continues g3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kostenko usually continues Nf3 (86.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 125 | 44.5% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 69 | 24.6% | 62.3% |
| c6 | 45 | 16.0% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 35 | 12.5% | 58.6% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 1.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 93 | 50.8% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 70 | 38.3% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 7.1% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Petr Kostenko's chess games
All 1,086 games by Petr Kostenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 478 wins, 291 draws, 317 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 58 | 30/18/10 | 51.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 50 | 18/16/16 | 36.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 38 | 19/7/12 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 30 | 11/11/8 | 36.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| A45 | London System | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 52 | 28/8/16 | 53.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 44 | 15/10/19 | 34.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 41 | 19/9/13 | 46.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 11/5/15 | 35.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 29 | 12/6/11 | 41.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 21 | 12/1/8 | 57.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,679 | Pavlodar Akim Cup rap | A37 |
| May 2020 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,663 | 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | C13 |
| Apr 2014 | Constantin Lupulescu | 2,660 | 16th Dubai Open | A13 |
| Dec 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,654 | ch-KAZ | B48 |
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,638 | Titled Tue | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KAZ | 2022 | 120 | 70.5 | 2,472 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 86 | 45 | 2,324 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2019 | 74 | 46.5 | 2,439 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 39 | 20 | 2,348 |
| Botvinnik Cup 2026 | 2026 | 32 | 22 | 2,090 |
| Moscow Botvinnik Memorial Cup | 2022 | 32 | 26 | 2,038 |
| Almaty Open | 2019 | 30 | 20 | 2,425 |
| Tashkent zt 3.4 | 2021 | 25 | 16 | 2,517 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rinat Jumabayev (13 games) · Murtas Kazhgaleyev (12 games) · Arystanbek Urazayev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petr Kostenko's chess games?
1,086 games by Petr Kostenko, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Petr Kostenko has played.
What does Petr Kostenko play on the first move as White?
Across 541 games with White in our database, Petr Kostenko opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petr Kostenko answers 1...e6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Petr Kostenko play as White?
As White, Petr Kostenko's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (58 games, 51.7% win rate); Sicilian (50 games, 36.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (38 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 541 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petr Kostenko play as Black?
As Black, Petr Kostenko most often plays: Sicilian (52 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (44 games, 34.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (41 games, 46.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 545 games.
What is Petr Kostenko's FIDE rating?
Petr Kostenko is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,292 in rapid and 2,276 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,531 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Petr Kostenko played?
Our database contains 1,086 games by Petr Kostenko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 478 wins, 291 draws, 317 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petr Kostenko?
1,086 games by Petr Kostenko 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.