Prepare against Timur Kocharin
FM · DEU · World #2,156 classical · FIDE ID 16240936
When preparing against Timur Kocharin, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,578 games by Timur Kocharin, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Timur Kocharin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timur Kocharin 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 | 2,376 | 2,376 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,342 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,391 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,578 | 667 | 237 | 674 | 42.3% |
| As White | 783 | 349 | 130 | 304 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 795 | 318 | 107 | 370 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timur Kocharin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timur Kocharin's side.
First moves as White (782 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 433 | 55.4% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 274 | 35.0% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 2.6% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 18 | 2.3% | 61.1% |
| h4 | 9 | 1.2% | 44.4% |
| Na3 | 5 | 0.6% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kocharin usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kocharin usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kocharin usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kocharin usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kocharin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kocharin usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (373 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 196 | 52.5% | 45.9% |
| c6 | 100 | 26.8% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 42 | 11.3% | 38.1% |
| h6 | 8 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 7 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 211 | 81.2% | 48.6% |
| d5 | 30 | 11.5% | 30.0% |
| h6 | 8 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| a5 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Timur Kocharin's chess games
All 1,578 games by Timur Kocharin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 667 wins, 237 draws, 674 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 86 | 45/9/32 | 52.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 55 | 32/5/18 | 58.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 43 | 19/8/16 | 44.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 37 | 19/6/12 | 51.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 35 | 27/2/6 | 77.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 10/2/12 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| B07 | Philidor | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 64 | 28/11/25 | 43.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 61 | 29/10/22 | 47.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 14/5/32 | 27.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 38 | 15/4/19 | 39.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 11/2/16 | 37.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| D02 | London System | 26 | 7/4/15 | 26.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 7/0/15 | 31.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
| Jan 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,700 | Titled Tue | E41 |
| Aug 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,691 | Titled Tue Late | E48 |
| Apr 2025 | David W L Howell | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Aug 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,659 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 760 | 368.5 | 2,273 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 190 | 104 | 2,351 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 154 | 74.5 | 2,318 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 21 | 6.5 | 2,102 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,340 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,547 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,415 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matvey Galchenko (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timur Kocharin's chess games?
1,578 games by Timur Kocharin, from May 2017 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 Timur Kocharin has played.
What does Timur Kocharin play on the first move as White?
Across 782 games with White in our database, Timur Kocharin opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timur Kocharin answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...h6 (3% of games).
What openings does Timur Kocharin play as White?
As White, Timur Kocharin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (86 games, 52.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (55 games, 58.2% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 44.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 783 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timur Kocharin play as Black?
As Black, Timur Kocharin most often plays: Indian Defense (64 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (61 games, 47.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 27.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 795 games.
What is Timur Kocharin's FIDE rating?
Timur Kocharin is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Timur Kocharin played?
Our database contains 1,578 games by Timur Kocharin, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 667 wins, 237 draws, 674 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timur Kocharin?
1,578 games by Timur Kocharin 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.