Prepare against Andrej Golovanj
FM · Ukraine · World #3,343 classical · FIDE ID 14106159
Our database contains 93 games by Andrej Golovanj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrej Golovanj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrej Golovanj 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 | 2,325 | 2,340 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,349 | 2,349 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,372 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 42 | 27 | 24 | 45.2% |
| As White | 46 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 63.0% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 37.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Golovanj usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Golovanj usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Golovanj usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 58.8% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Golovanj usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Golovanj usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Golovanj usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 65.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Andrej Golovanj's chess games
All 93 games by Andrej Golovanj in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 27 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Anatoliy Demkovich | 2,422 | Mariupol Open | B38 |
| May 2009 | Stanislav Bogdanovich | 2,414 | ch-UKR | A12 |
| May 2008 | Alexey Chos | 2,406 | ch-UKR sf | A00 |
| May 2005 | Vladimir Rudak | 2,366 | ch-UKR sf | D45 |
| Jun 2021 | Dmitry Mischuk | 2,339 | Mariupol CC 50th Aniversary | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR | 2009 | 18 | 8 | 2,301 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 2,363 |
| ch-UKR qual | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,359 |
| Oberliga NRW 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,363 |
| Mariupol CC 50th Aniversary | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,369 |
| chT-UKR 8th | 2000 | 9 | 7 | 2,546 |
| Mariupol Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,506 |
| 40th Muensterland Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrej Golovanj's chess games?
93 games by Andrej Golovanj, from Apr 2003 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 Andrej Golovanj has played.
What does Andrej Golovanj play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Andrej Golovanj opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrej Golovanj answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andrej Golovanj play as White?
As White, Andrej Golovanj's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrej Golovanj play as Black?
As Black, Andrej Golovanj most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Andrej Golovanj's FIDE rating?
Andrej Golovanj is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,349 in rapid and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Andrej Golovanj played?
Our database contains 93 games by Andrej Golovanj, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 27 draws, 24 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrej Golovanj?
93 games by Andrej Golovanj 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.