Prepare against Rolando Kutirov
GM · North Macedonia · World #6,055 classical · FIDE ID 15000010
When preparing against Rolando Kutirov, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 17.6% over 34 games.
Our database contains 295 games by Rolando Kutirov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolando Kutirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolando Kutirov 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 | 2,246 | 2,375 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,354 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,328 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 97 | 111 | 84 | 32.9% |
| As White | 152 | 63 | 55 | 33 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 143 | 34 | 56 | 51 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolando Kutirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolando Kutirov's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 124 | 81.6% | 59.7% |
| c4 | 20 | 13.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.3% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kutirov usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kutirov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kutirov usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kutirov usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kutirov usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kutirov usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 54 | 84.4% | 39.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 86.3% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
Rolando Kutirov's chess games
All 295 games by Rolando Kutirov 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: 97 wins, 111 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/11/8 | 40.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 34 | 6/14/12 | 17.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,585 | Strumica | A80 |
| Jun 2001 | Maxim Turov | 2,553 | 2nd ch-EU | D72 |
| Jan 1995 | Nukhim N Rashkovsky | 2,550 | Strumica | E11 |
| Dec 2018 | Filip Pancevski | 2,495 | ch-EU rapid | A20 |
| Apr 2002 | Vanco Stamenkov | 2,417 | ch-FRM 11th | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRM | 2019 | 19 | 9 | 2,286 |
| Strumica | 1995 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,692 |
| Skopje Open | 2019 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,206 |
| ch-FRM | 1993 | 13 | 8 | 2,407 |
| ch-FRM 11th | 2002 | 13 | 7 | 2,432 |
| 2nd ch-EU | 2001 | 13 | 4 | 2,313 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,455 |
| Chalkida Open 3rd | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolando Kutirov's chess games?
295 games by Rolando Kutirov, 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 Rolando Kutirov has played.
What does Rolando Kutirov play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Rolando Kutirov opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolando Kutirov answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Rolando Kutirov play as White?
As White, Rolando Kutirov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolando Kutirov play as Black?
As Black, Rolando Kutirov most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 17.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Rolando Kutirov's FIDE rating?
Rolando Kutirov is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Rolando Kutirov played?
Our database contains 295 games by Rolando Kutirov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 111 draws, 84 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolando Kutirov?
295 games by Rolando Kutirov 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.