Prepare against Vyacheslav Koop
Estonia · World #9,023 classical · FIDE ID 4500644
When preparing against Vyacheslav Koop, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 32 games by Vyacheslav Koop, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Vyacheslav Koop's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vyacheslav Koop 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 | 2,186 | 2,205 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,191 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,204 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 31.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 21.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 389 rated games against 215 different opponents, across 51 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 79 | 35 | 21 | 23 | 44.3% | 2,099 | 2,148 | 8 |
| Rapid | 131 | 72 | 19 | 40 | 55.0% | 1,986 | 2,070 | 11 |
| Blitz | 153 | 73 | 21 | 59 | 47.7% | 1,990 | 2,004 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 116 | 23 | 32 | 61 | 19.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 225 | 139 | 36 | 50 | 61.8% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 12 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 5 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37 | 21 | 7 | 9 | 1,919 | 2,049 |
| 2025 | 35 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 1,913 | 1,963 |
| 2024 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 1,988 | 1,988 |
| 2023 | 29 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 1,930 | 2,013 |
| 2022 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1,703 | 1,969 |
| 2021 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1,802 | 1,943 |
| 2020 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2,108 | 2,241 |
| 2019 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2,034 | 2,034 |
| 2018 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 1,990 | 2,008 |
| 2017 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2,029 | 2,102 |
| 2016 | 26 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 2,139 | 2,170 |
| 2015 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 2,026 | 2,061 |
| 2014 | 66 | 27 | 12 | 27 | 2,135 | 2,115 |
| 2013 | 38 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 2,128 | 2,165 |
| 2012 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 2,148 | 2,041 |
| 2007 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2,255 | 2,255 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vyacheslav Koop's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vyacheslav Koop's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Koop usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Koop usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Koop usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Koop usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Vyacheslav Koop's chess games
All 32 games by Vyacheslav Koop in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Meelis Kanep | 2,377 | ch-EST 2024 | B31 |
| Jul 2013 | Vjatsheslav Soskov | 2,278 | 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial | B41 |
| Jan 2014 | Paulius Juknis | 2,162 | Keres Memorial Open | B35 |
| Jul 2013 | Regina Narva | 2,048 | 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial | B60 |
| Jul 2013 | Toine Kastelijn | 1,971 | 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,398 |
| ch-EST 2024 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 2,243 |
| Viljandi Raud Olympic 51st | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 2,522 |
| ch-EST sf | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,072 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,301 |
| 26th Keres Memorial Rapid | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,284 |
| Keres Memorial Qual | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vyacheslav Koop's chess games?
32 games by Vyacheslav Koop, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Vyacheslav Koop has played.
What does Vyacheslav Koop play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Vyacheslav Koop opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vyacheslav Koop answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Vyacheslav Koop play as White?
As White, Vyacheslav Koop's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vyacheslav Koop play as Black?
As Black, Vyacheslav Koop most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Vyacheslav Koop's FIDE rating?
Vyacheslav Koop is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Vyacheslav Koop played?
Our database contains 32 games by Vyacheslav Koop, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vyacheslav Koop?
32 games by Vyacheslav Koop 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.