Prepare against Barys Vainerchuk
Israel · World #8,833 classical · FIDE ID 13512595
Our database contains 142 games by Barys Vainerchuk, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Barys Vainerchuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barys Vainerchuk 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 | 2,189 | 2,189 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,118 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,980 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 47 | 41 | 54 | 33.1% |
| As White | 70 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 72 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barys Vainerchuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barys Vainerchuk's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 81.4% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 15.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Vainerchuk usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Vainerchuk usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vainerchuk usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Vainerchuk usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Vainerchuk usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Vainerchuk usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 48.4% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 25.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Barys Vainerchuk's chess games
All 142 games by Barys Vainerchuk in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 47 wins, 41 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Mikheil Kekelidze | 2,351 | Minsk Open | B06 |
| Nov 2019 | Axel Ornstein | 2,287 | Hasselbacken Open | A50 |
| Feb 2022 | Artsiom Siniauski | 2,285 | ch-BLR U18 | B27 |
| Aug 2019 | Armin Namini | 2,237 | Stockholm Open | B92 |
| Aug 2019 | Ulf Hammarstrom | 2,233 | Stockholm Open | C76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BLR U18 | 2022 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,971 |
| Orsha Open | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 2,131 |
| ch-BLR U20 | 2022 | 11 | 3 | 2,041 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,648 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,029 |
| 49th Rilton Cup | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| 23rd ch-EU U08 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,214 |
| 26th EU-ch U12 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,873 |
Interactive opening tree from all 142 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barys Vainerchuk's chess games?
142 games by Barys Vainerchuk, from Sep 2014 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 Barys Vainerchuk has played.
What does Barys Vainerchuk play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Barys Vainerchuk opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barys Vainerchuk answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Barys Vainerchuk play as White?
As White, Barys Vainerchuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barys Vainerchuk play as Black?
As Black, Barys Vainerchuk most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Barys Vainerchuk's FIDE rating?
Barys Vainerchuk is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Barys Vainerchuk played?
Our database contains 142 games by Barys Vainerchuk, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 41 draws, 54 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barys Vainerchuk?
142 games by Barys Vainerchuk 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.