Prepare against Artem Pilchuk
Ukraine · World #24,647 classical · FIDE ID 34139931
When preparing against Artem Pilchuk, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Artem Pilchuk, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Artem Pilchuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Pilchuk 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 | 2,021 | 2,022 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,249 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,333 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 37.1% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Pilchuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Pilchuk's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 46.7% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 46.7% | 78.6% |
| c3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pilchuk usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Pilchuk usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pilchuk usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pilchuk usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Pilchuk usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Pilchuk usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Artem Pilchuk's chess games
All 35 games by Artem Pilchuk in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 13 wins, 2 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D60 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Vasiliy Lyakh | 2,282 | Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Open | E73 |
| Aug 2026 | Bohdan Lozynskyi | 2,250 | Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Open | A07 |
| Sep 2023 | Baptiste Lissillour | 2,239 | 31st EU-ch U14 | C22 |
| Jun 2023 | Vitaliy Chayka | 2,185 | Malakhatko Memorial Open | A40 |
| Aug 2026 | Nazar Samotyy | 2,031 | Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,227 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,394 |
| Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Blitz | Open | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 2,328 |
| Kiev GP Anfield Final | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,039 |
| ch-UKR 92nd Blitz | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,170 |
| Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Blitz | Women | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,786 |
| Kyiv Spring Blitz | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Pilchuk's chess games?
35 games by Artem Pilchuk, from May 2019 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 Pilchuk has played.
What does Artem Pilchuk play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Artem Pilchuk opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Pilchuk answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Artem Pilchuk play as White?
As White, Artem Pilchuk's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Pilchuk play as Black?
As Black, Artem Pilchuk most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Artem Pilchuk's FIDE rating?
Artem Pilchuk is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Artem Pilchuk played?
Our database contains 35 games by Artem Pilchuk, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 14 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Pilchuk?
35 games by Artem Pilchuk 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.