Prepare against Valeriya Kotyk
DEU · World #70,580 classical · FIDE ID 16225732
When preparing against Valeriya Kotyk, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 53 games by Valeriya Kotyk, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valeriya Kotyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriya Kotyk 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 | 1,819 | 1,890 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,842 | 1,926 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 15 | 14 | 24 | 28.3% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeriya Kotyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeriya Kotyk's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues Bg5 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kotyk usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Valeriya Kotyk's chess games
All 53 games by Valeriya Kotyk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 15 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Annmarie Muetsch | 2,266 | ch-GER blitz w | D00 |
| May 2019 | Lara Schulze | 2,160 | ch-GER blitz w | D00 |
| May 2019 | Alina Fichte-Rath | 2,042 | ch-GER blitz w | D32 |
| May 2019 | Jutta Ries | 2,017 | ch-GER blitz w | A57 |
| May 2019 | Katrin Daemering | 2,003 | ch-GER blitz w | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER blitz w | 2019 | 23 | 10 | 1,974 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,778 |
| Deutsche Frauen-Mannschaftsmeisterschaft der Landesverbände 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,687 |
| Regionalliga NO 1617 w | 2017 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| BL2 West 2223 w | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,625 |
| Regionalliga Nord 1718 w | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,864 |
| BL2 West 1718 w | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,419 |
| BL2 West 1819 w | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriya Kotyk's chess games?
53 games by Valeriya Kotyk, from Jul 2017 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 Valeriya Kotyk has played.
What does Valeriya Kotyk play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Valeriya Kotyk opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriya Kotyk answers 1...e6 (93% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Valeriya Kotyk play as White?
As White, Valeriya Kotyk's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriya Kotyk play as Black?
As Black, Valeriya Kotyk most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Valeriya Kotyk's FIDE rating?
Valeriya Kotyk is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess and 1,842 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Valeriya Kotyk played?
Our database contains 53 games by Valeriya Kotyk, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriya Kotyk?
53 games by Valeriya Kotyk 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.