Prepare against Boris Kharchenko
GM · Ukraine · World #995 classical · FIDE ID 14113210
Our database contains 658 games by Boris Kharchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Boris Kharchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Boris Kharchenko 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 | 2,452 | 2,516 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,407 | 2,537 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,364 | 2,524 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 658 | 278 | 254 | 126 | 42.2% |
| As White | 328 | 161 | 126 | 41 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 330 | 117 | 128 | 85 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Boris Kharchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Boris Kharchenko's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 321 | 97.9% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Kharchenko usually continues c3 (72.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kharchenko usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kharchenko usually continues d4 (70.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kharchenko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kharchenko usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kharchenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 136 | 87.7% | 55.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.2% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.2% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.6% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 125 | 96.9% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Boris Kharchenko's chess games
All 658 games by Boris Kharchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 278 wins, 254 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 102 | 54/39/9 | 52.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 22/18/4 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 102 | 40/37/25 | 39.2% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 8/13/10 | 25.8% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 22 | 12/7/3 | 54.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Ivan Bukavshin | 2,622 | Moscow Open A | B14 |
| Nov 2016 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,614 | 32nd EU-Cup | C54 |
| Sep 2012 | Robert Hovhannisyan | 2,612 | St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | C67 |
| Aug 2012 | Zaven Andriasian | 2,600 | St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | B07 |
| Sep 2012 | Pavel Maletin | 2,587 | St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Alushta Autumn | 2011 | 35 | 23 | 2,497 |
| ch-UKR U16 | 2007 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,416 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2016 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,520 |
| ch-UKR U14 | 2005 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,284 |
| Wch U16 | 2007 | 19 | 14 | 2,450 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,334 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 16 | 10 | 2,508 |
| 1st Alushta Summer | 2010 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,383 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Boris Kharchenko's chess games?
658 games by Boris Kharchenko, from Apr 2003 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 Boris Kharchenko has played.
What does Boris Kharchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, Boris Kharchenko opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Boris Kharchenko answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Boris Kharchenko play as White?
As White, Boris Kharchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (102 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (44 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Boris Kharchenko play as Black?
As Black, Boris Kharchenko most often plays: Slav Defense (102 games, 39.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Réti Opening (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 330 games.
What is Boris Kharchenko's FIDE rating?
Boris Kharchenko is currently rated 2,452 in classical chess, 2,407 in rapid and 2,364 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Boris Kharchenko played?
Our database contains 658 games by Boris Kharchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 278 wins, 254 draws, 126 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Boris Kharchenko?
658 games by Boris Kharchenko 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.