Prepare against Artem Omelja
GM · Ukraine · World #2,519 classical · FIDE ID 14119846
When preparing against Artem Omelja, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 4.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 1,674 games by Artem Omelja, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artem Omelja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Omelja 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 | 2,358 | 2,515 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,423 | 2,483 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,404 | 2,495 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,674 | 721 | 416 | 537 | 43.1% |
| As White | 840 | 381 | 208 | 251 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 834 | 340 | 208 | 286 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Omelja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Omelja's side.
First moves as White (840 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 429 | 51.1% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 194 | 23.1% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 182 | 21.7% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 15 | 1.8% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 0.7% | 58.3% |
| h4 | 3 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Omelja usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Omelja usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Omelja usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Omelja usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Omelja usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Omelja usually continues Ne2 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (404 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 173 | 42.8% | 49.1% |
| e6 | 103 | 25.5% | 62.6% |
| e5 | 91 | 22.5% | 56.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 3.0% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.2% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 119 | 45.8% | 48.7% |
| Nf6 | 86 | 33.1% | 53.5% |
| f5 | 30 | 11.5% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 13 | 5.0% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Artem Omelja's chess games
All 1,674 games by Artem Omelja in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 721 wins, 416 draws, 537 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 80 | 35/19/26 | 43.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 64 | 27/18/19 | 42.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 52 | 21/24/7 | 40.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 42 | 19/12/11 | 45.2% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 39 | 16/12/11 | 41.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 19/7/10 | 52.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 30 | 14/6/10 | 46.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 59 | 22/5/32 | 37.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 54 | 20/15/19 | 37.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 53 | 24/10/19 | 45.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 46 | 24/9/13 | 52.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 37 | 18/12/7 | 48.6% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 32 | 16/4/12 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 26 | 6/8/12 | 23.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 25 | 15/2/8 | 60.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 24 | 1/17/6 | 4.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,787 | Titled Tue | A87 |
| Apr 2018 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,739 | Titled Tue | C16 |
| Apr 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,731 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| Nov 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,703 | Titled Tue Late | D03 |
| Apr 2020 | Bassem Amin | 2,686 | Titled Tue | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 821 | 432.5 | 2,331 |
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | 2017 | 29 | 13 | 2,325 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2021 | 28 | 15 | 2,280 |
| ch-UKR U16 | 2007 | 22 | 7 | 2,127 |
| ch-UKR sf U18 | 2008 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,175 |
| Yuzhny Open | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,194 |
| Przeworsk | 2023 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,491 |
| 10th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,336 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Petro Golubka (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Omelja's chess games?
1,674 games by Artem Omelja, from Apr 2005 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 Omelja has played.
What does Artem Omelja play on the first move as White?
Across 840 games with White in our database, Artem Omelja opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Omelja answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Artem Omelja play as White?
As White, Artem Omelja's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (80 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (64 games, 42.2% win rate); English Opening (52 games, 40.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 840 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Omelja play as Black?
As Black, Artem Omelja most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 37.3% win rate); Indian Defense (54 games, 37.0% win rate); Slav Defense (53 games, 45.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 834 games.
What is Artem Omelja's FIDE rating?
Artem Omelja is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,423 in rapid and 2,404 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,515 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Artem Omelja played?
Our database contains 1,674 games by Artem Omelja, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 721 wins, 416 draws, 537 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Omelja?
1,674 games by Artem Omelja 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.