Prepare against Andrii Palchuk
FM · Ukraine · World #3,110 classical · FIDE ID 14176688
When preparing against Andrii Palchuk, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 773 games by Andrii Palchuk, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrii Palchuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrii Palchuk 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 | 2,334 | 2,374 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,307 | 2,307 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,412 | Oct 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 773 | 363 | 130 | 280 | 47.0% |
| As White | 386 | 188 | 64 | 134 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 387 | 175 | 66 | 146 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrii Palchuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrii Palchuk's side.
First moves as White (386 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 204 | 52.8% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 152 | 39.4% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 5.4% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Palchuk usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Palchuk usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Palchuk usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Palchuk usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Palchuk usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Palchuk usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 107 | 56.9% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 32 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 31 | 16.5% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 89 | 70.6% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 32 | 25.4% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Andrii Palchuk's chess games
All 773 games by Andrii Palchuk in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 363 wins, 130 draws, 280 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 45 | 14/10/21 | 31.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 29 | 15/8/6 | 51.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 16/2/4 | 72.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 13/3/9 | 52.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 20 | 14/3/3 | 70.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,663 | Bogdanovich Memorial Final | B51 |
| Mar 2021 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,640 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | D14 |
| Jul 2022 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,634 | Titled Tue Late | A38 |
| Jan 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,631 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Mar 2021 | Anton Demchenko | 2,610 | Titled Tue | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 415 | 230.5 | 2,359 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 49 | 22.5 | 2,389 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 36 | 19.5 | 2,457 |
| UKR-SWE Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,344 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,460 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 2,007 |
| ch-UKR U12 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,761 |
| Cattolica Vergani Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrii Palchuk's chess games?
773 games by Andrii Palchuk, from Sep 2015 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 Andrii Palchuk has played.
What does Andrii Palchuk play on the first move as White?
Across 386 games with White in our database, Andrii Palchuk opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrii Palchuk answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Andrii Palchuk play as White?
As White, Andrii Palchuk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (45 games, 31.1% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 386 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrii Palchuk play as Black?
As Black, Andrii Palchuk most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (20 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 387 games.
What is Andrii Palchuk's FIDE rating?
Andrii Palchuk is currently rated 2,334 in classical chess, 2,307 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Andrii Palchuk played?
Our database contains 773 games by Andrii Palchuk, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 363 wins, 130 draws, 280 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrii Palchuk?
773 games by Andrii Palchuk 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.