Prepare against Victor Kotsyuba
CM · FIDE · World #8,616 classical · FIDE ID 55654517
When preparing against Victor Kotsyuba, expect 1.Nf3 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 329 games by Victor Kotsyuba, covering Dec 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Victor Kotsyuba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Kotsyuba 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 | 2,194 | 2,282 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,265 | 2,265 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,334 | 2,334 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 154 | 44 | 131 | 46.8% |
| As White | 167 | 79 | 26 | 62 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 162 | 75 | 18 | 69 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Kotsyuba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Kotsyuba's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 68 | 40.7% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 54 | 32.3% | 39.8% |
| e4 | 38 | 22.8% | 65.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.6% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kotsyuba usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Kotsyuba usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Kotsyuba usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 39.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kotsyuba usually continues c4 (29.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kotsyuba usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kotsyuba usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 36 | 51.4% | 59.7% |
| c5 | 15 | 21.4% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 15.7% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 54.7% | 32.8% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 32.1% | 32.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Victor Kotsyuba's chess games
All 329 games by Victor Kotsyuba in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - 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: 154 wins, 44 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Catalan | 24 | 5/6/13 | 20.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,792 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Volodar Murzin | 2,650 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | A05 |
| May 2026 | Sam Shankland | 2,647 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | A06 |
| Aug 2026 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,613 | 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | E10 |
| Jul 2026 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,602 | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 89 | 50 | 2,361 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 43 | 24.5 | 2,366 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,265 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,308 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,402 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,195 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,300 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,564 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Kotsyuba's chess games?
329 games by Victor Kotsyuba, from Dec 2020 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 Victor Kotsyuba has played.
What does Victor Kotsyuba play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Victor Kotsyuba opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Kotsyuba answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Victor Kotsyuba play as White?
As White, Victor Kotsyuba's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (24 games, 20.8% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Kotsyuba play as Black?
As Black, Victor Kotsyuba most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Victor Kotsyuba's FIDE rating?
Victor Kotsyuba is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,265 in rapid and 2,334 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Victor Kotsyuba played?
Our database contains 329 games by Victor Kotsyuba, covering Dec 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 44 draws, 131 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Kotsyuba?
329 games by Victor Kotsyuba 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.