Prepare against Artem Marchenko
Ukraine · World #6,934 classical · FIDE ID 14118068
When preparing against Artem Marchenko, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Artem Marchenko, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Artem Marchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Marchenko 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 | 2,227 | 2,264 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,192 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,374 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 65 | 29 | 72 | 39.2% |
| As White | 83 | 34 | 17 | 32 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 83 | 31 | 12 | 40 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Marchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Marchenko's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 89.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 11.0% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Marchenko usually continues Nf3 (43.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Marchenko usually continues f4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Marchenko usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Marchenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Marchenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Marchenko usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 100.0% | 46.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 30.0% | 27.8% |
Artem Marchenko's chess games
All 166 games by Artem Marchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Sep 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: 65 wins, 29 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Mykola Bortnyk | 2,462 | ch-UKR sf | B22 |
| Sep 2021 | Petro Golubka | 2,438 | ch-UKR sf | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Nikita Matinian | 2,389 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | B76 |
| May 2008 | Andrey A Ivanov | 2,360 | ch-UKR sf | E85 |
| May 2005 | Anatolij Kamenets | 2,320 | ch-UKR sf | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Dnipropetrovsk Region | 2008 | 35 | 16 | 2,252 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2021 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,328 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,089 |
| Kiev Blitz Marathon | 2023 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,138 |
| Yuriy Rastryopin Mem 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 2,026 |
| ch-UKR U18 sf | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,396 |
| ch-UKR U20 qual | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,175 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Marchenko's chess games?
166 games by Artem Marchenko, from Oct 2004 to Sep 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 Marchenko has played.
What does Artem Marchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Artem Marchenko opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Marchenko answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Artem Marchenko play as White?
As White, Artem Marchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Gambit (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Marchenko play as Black?
As Black, Artem Marchenko most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Artem Marchenko's FIDE rating?
Artem Marchenko is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Artem Marchenko played?
Our database contains 166 games by Artem Marchenko, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 29 draws, 72 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Marchenko?
166 games by Artem Marchenko 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.