Prepare against Alexey Kukelko
FM · Ukraine · World #5,253 classical · FIDE ID 14153084
Our database contains 293 games by Alexey Kukelko, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexey Kukelko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexey Kukelko 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 | 2,267 | 2,367 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,208 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,312 | 2,312 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 116 | 84 | 93 | 39.6% |
| As White | 143 | 69 | 35 | 39 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 150 | 47 | 49 | 54 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexey Kukelko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexey Kukelko's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 87.4% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 7.7% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kukelko usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kukelko usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kukelko usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kukelko usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kukelko usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kukelko usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 75.8% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 14.5% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 52.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 25 | 47.2% | 34.0% |
Alexey Kukelko's chess games
All 293 games by Alexey Kukelko in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 116 wins, 84 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 28 | 5/13/10 | 17.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | V Pranav | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Jun 2019 | Stanislav Bogdanovich | 2,597 | ch-Odessa Region | B66 |
| Aug 2025 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,542 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jun 2020 | Francesco Sonis | 2,490 | UKR-ITA U20 Online Battle | C47 |
| Nov 2025 | Augustin Droin | 2,480 | European Blitz 2025 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 50 | 28.5 | 2,283 |
| ch-Odessa Region | 2020 | 17 | 8 | 2,388 |
| UKR-ITA U20 Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,376 |
| UKR-SWE Online Battle | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 2,222 |
| UKR-MDA U18 Online Battle | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 2,252 |
| ch-UKR U16 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexey Kukelko's chess games?
293 games by Alexey Kukelko, from May 2014 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 Alexey Kukelko has played.
What does Alexey Kukelko play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Alexey Kukelko opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexey Kukelko answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Alexey Kukelko play as White?
As White, Alexey Kukelko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Four Knights Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexey Kukelko play as Black?
As Black, Alexey Kukelko most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 17.9% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Alexey Kukelko's FIDE rating?
Alexey Kukelko is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,312 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Alexey Kukelko played?
Our database contains 293 games by Alexey Kukelko, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 84 draws, 93 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexey Kukelko?
293 games by Alexey Kukelko 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.