Prepare against Viktor Tolstykh
FIDE · World #20,054 classical · FIDE ID 24267376
Our database contains 43 games by Viktor Tolstykh, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Tolstykh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Tolstykh 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 | 2,057 | 2,178 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,267 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,228 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 20 | 7 | 16 | 46.5% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Tolstykh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Tolstykh's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 76.2% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Tolstykh usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Tolstykh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Tolstykh usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tolstykh usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Tolstykh usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Viktor Tolstykh's chess games
All 43 games by Viktor Tolstykh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Danila Sutormin | 2,353 | Paracin Prestige Open | E70 |
| Jul 2023 | Hanna Marie Klek | 2,301 | Belgrade Serbia Open | E04 |
| Jul 2023 | Nadya Toncheva | 2,263 | Belgrade Serbia Open | B22 |
| Aug 2023 | Jovan R Pavicevic | 2,208 | 2nd Arandjelovac Open | C47 |
| Aug 2023 | Elif Mehmed | 2,194 | 2nd Arandjelovac Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Time of the First U11 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,462 |
| 2nd Arandjelovac Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,073 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| Paracin Prestige Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,192 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,062 |
| TCh-RUS HL | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,189 |
| Satka Magnezit Group Cup | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Tolstykh's chess games?
43 games by Viktor Tolstykh, from Jan 2018 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 Viktor Tolstykh has played.
What does Viktor Tolstykh play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Viktor Tolstykh opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Tolstykh answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Viktor Tolstykh play as White?
As White, Viktor Tolstykh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Tolstykh play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Tolstykh most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Viktor Tolstykh's FIDE rating?
Viktor Tolstykh is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Viktor Tolstykh played?
Our database contains 43 games by Viktor Tolstykh, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Tolstykh?
43 games by Viktor Tolstykh 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.