Prepare against Artem Kucher
Ukraine · World #29,694 classical · FIDE ID 34175776
When preparing against Artem Kucher, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 55 games by Artem Kucher, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artem Kucher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Kucher 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 | 1,988 | 1,988 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,243 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,196 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 32 | 9 | 14 | 58.2% |
| As White | 28 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 59.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Kucher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Kucher's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kucher usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kucher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kucher usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 69.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Artem Kucher's chess games
All 55 games by Artem Kucher in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Oleksandr Yurovskykh | 2,401 | Online Winter Cup SF | C10 |
| Dec 2025 | M Kepeschuk | 2,269 | Online Winter Cup SF | E00 |
| Jul 2026 | Oleksandr Savchuk | 2,182 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O10 | B51 |
| Dec 2025 | Roman Boryshkevich | 2,166 | Online Winter Cup SF | B00 |
| Dec 2025 | Mariya Zubova | 2,092 | Online Winter Cup SF | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O10 | 2026 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,955 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,270 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,004 |
| Ukraine Chess Championship 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,971 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,531 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Kucher's chess games?
55 games by Artem Kucher, from Sep 2022 to Aug 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 Artem Kucher has played.
What does Artem Kucher play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Artem Kucher opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Kucher answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Artem Kucher play as White?
As White, Artem Kucher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Kucher play as Black?
As Black, Artem Kucher most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Artem Kucher's FIDE rating?
Artem Kucher is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Artem Kucher played?
Our database contains 55 games by Artem Kucher, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (58.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Kucher?
55 games by Artem Kucher 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.