Prepare against Victor Korotchenkov
Russia · World #132,636 classical · FIDE ID 24132950
When preparing against Victor Korotchenkov, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 12.9% over 31 games.
Our database contains 120 games by Victor Korotchenkov, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Korotchenkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Korotchenkov 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 | 1,640 | 1,694 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,699 | 1,730 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,677 | 1,677 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 19 | 9 | 92 | 15.8% |
| As White | 63 | 12 | 5 | 46 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 7 | 4 | 46 | 12.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Korotchenkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Korotchenkov's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 55.6% | 24.3% |
| d4 | 27 | 42.9% | 20.4% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 24.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Korotchenkov usually continues Bc4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Korotchenkov usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Korotchenkov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 20.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Korotchenkov usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Korotchenkov usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Korotchenkov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 82.1% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 90.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Victor Korotchenkov's chess games
All 120 games by Victor Korotchenkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 31 | 4/4/23 | 12.9% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 9 | 0/0/9 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Viktor Polyansky | 2,178 | ch-Voronezh Region | B22 |
| Dec 2011 | Yulia Abramova | 2,015 | ch-Voronezh Region | B00 |
| Jan 2009 | Alexander Lazarev | 2,010 | ch-Dimitrovgrad | B22 |
| Oct 2012 | Victoria Testova | 2,004 | ch-Voronezh | B50 |
| Jan 2013 | Mikhail Pilchuk | 1,917 | Voronezh Winter Open | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Voronezh Region | 2011 | 23 | 2.5 | 1,750 |
| ch-Voronezh | 2013 | 18 | 3.5 | 1,732 |
| 18th Voronezh Open B | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,619 |
| 15th Voronezh Open B | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,633 |
| Voronezh Open 05 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,825 |
| Voronezh Rating Open 03 A | 2014 | 7 | 0 | 1,396 |
| Voronezh Rating Open 06 | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 1,707 |
| 01 Voronezh Rating Open | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 1,594 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Korotchenkov's chess games?
120 games by Victor Korotchenkov, from Jan 2009 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 Victor Korotchenkov has played.
What does Victor Korotchenkov play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Victor Korotchenkov opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Korotchenkov answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Victor Korotchenkov play as White?
As White, Victor Korotchenkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Korotchenkov play as Black?
As Black, Victor Korotchenkov most often plays: French Defense (31 games, 12.9% win rate); Horwitz Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Victor Korotchenkov's FIDE rating?
Victor Korotchenkov is currently rated 1,640 in classical chess, 1,699 in rapid and 1,677 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,694 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Victor Korotchenkov played?
Our database contains 120 games by Victor Korotchenkov, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 92 losses (15.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Korotchenkov?
120 games by Victor Korotchenkov 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.