Prepare against Bogdan Polulikh
Ukraine · World #5,564 classical · FIDE ID 14122790
Our database contains 241 games by Bogdan Polulikh, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bogdan Polulikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bogdan Polulikh 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 | 2,259 | 2,355 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,309 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,346 | 2,346 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 87 | 85 | 69 | 36.1% |
| As White | 114 | 44 | 38 | 32 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 127 | 43 | 47 | 37 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bogdan Polulikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bogdan Polulikh's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 70.2% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 25 | 21.9% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Polulikh usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Polulikh usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Polulikh usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Polulikh usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Polulikh usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Polulikh usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 45.2% | 41.1% |
| e5 | 26 | 41.9% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.8% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 55.0% | 68.2% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
Bogdan Polulikh's chess games
All 241 games by Bogdan Polulikh in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 87 wins, 85 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Vladislav Bakhmatsky | 2,468 | 19th Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial | D37 |
| Dec 2024 | K Borsuk | 2,441 | 92nd ch-UKR Rapid | D10 |
| Jan 2017 | Anatoliy Nesterets | 2,416 | Lvov Tradition IM 01 | A85 |
| Dec 2021 | Adrian-Simion Secheres | 2,377 | 18th Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial A | E95 |
| Dec 2022 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,359 | 19th Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf U12 | 2009 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,986 |
| Lvov Winter Cup | 2016 | 16 | 10 | 2,106 |
| 1st Lvov Zaveriukha Mem | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,956 |
| Vinnytsia IM | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| Lvov Talents Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,980 |
| Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial-B 11th | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,267 |
| ch-Lvov Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,172 |
| 19th Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bogdan Polulikh's chess games?
241 games by Bogdan Polulikh, from Sep 2010 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 Bogdan Polulikh has played.
What does Bogdan Polulikh play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Bogdan Polulikh opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bogdan Polulikh answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Bogdan Polulikh play as White?
As White, Bogdan Polulikh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bogdan Polulikh play as Black?
As Black, Bogdan Polulikh most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Bogdan Polulikh's FIDE rating?
Bogdan Polulikh is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid and 2,346 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Bogdan Polulikh played?
Our database contains 241 games by Bogdan Polulikh, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 85 draws, 69 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bogdan Polulikh?
241 games by Bogdan Polulikh 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.