Prepare against Danylo Rakubovchuk
Ukraine · World #61,288 classical · FIDE ID 34132643
When preparing against Danylo Rakubovchuk, expect 1.Nf3 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Danylo Rakubovchuk, covering Jan 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Danylo Rakubovchuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Danylo Rakubovchuk 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 | 1,853 | 1,865 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 2,045 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,027 | 2,027 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 34.9% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 19.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 588 rated games against 343 different opponents, across 69 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 43 | 23 | 7 | 13 | 53.5% | 1,717 | 1,790 | 7 |
| Rapid | 418 | 236 | 74 | 108 | 56.5% | 1,633 | 1,731 | 15 |
| Blitz | 127 | 66 | 13 | 48 | 52.0% | 1,788 | 1,776 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 230 | 74 | 46 | 110 | 32.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 253 | 173 | 35 | 45 | 68.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 69 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 90 | 49 | 10 | 31 | 1,875 | 1,933 |
| 2025 | 118 | 68 | 8 | 42 | 1,830 | 1,907 |
| 2024 | 57 | 36 | 16 | 5 | 1,709 | 1,901 |
| 2023 | 145 | 81 | 25 | 39 | 1,588 | 1,672 |
| 2022 | 89 | 47 | 15 | 27 | 1,565 | 1,600 |
| 2021 | 41 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 1,383 | 1,429 |
| 2020 | 32 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 1,403 | 1,403 |
| 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,453 | 1,533 |
| 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,183 | 1,183 |
Where Danylo Rakubovchuk has played
Ukraine (64) · Greece (2) · Romania (2) · Bulgaria (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Danylo Rakubovchuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Danylo Rakubovchuk's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 77.3% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 77% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rakubovchuk usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rakubovchuk usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Rakubovchuk usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Rakubovchuk usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rakubovchuk usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Rakubovchuk usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Danylo Rakubovchuk's chess games
All 43 games by Danylo Rakubovchuk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Valentin Yaniuk | 2,229 | Kovel - Open , Cup 03.05.2026 (Rapid) | A05 |
| Dec 2022 | Roman S. Moldavsky | 2,190 | Brody Bryvko Memorial 2nd | E20 |
| May 2026 | Andrii Moisiiuk | 2,144 | Kovel - Open , Cup 03.05.2026 (Rapid) | A07 |
| Aug 2026 | Maksym Hrechanyi | 2,132 | Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Women | A05 |
| Dec 2023 | Oleg A. Terletsky | 1,890 | 3rd Brody Bryvka Memorial | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| Volyn Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,804 |
| Brody Bryvko Memorial 2nd | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,716 |
| 3rd Brody Bryvka Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,806 |
| Kovel - Open , Cup 03.05.2026 (Rapid) | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,096 |
| Volyn Chess Kubok - 2025 (Rapid) | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,896 |
| Volyn Chess Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,916 |
| Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Women | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,532 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Danylo Rakubovchuk's chess games?
43 games by Danylo Rakubovchuk, from Jan 2019 to Nov 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 Danylo Rakubovchuk has played.
What does Danylo Rakubovchuk play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Danylo Rakubovchuk opens with 1.Nf3 (77% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Danylo Rakubovchuk answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Danylo Rakubovchuk play as White?
As White, Danylo Rakubovchuk's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Danylo Rakubovchuk play as Black?
As Black, Danylo Rakubovchuk most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Danylo Rakubovchuk's FIDE rating?
Danylo Rakubovchuk is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 2,027 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Danylo Rakubovchuk played?
Our database contains 43 games by Danylo Rakubovchuk, covering Jan 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Danylo Rakubovchuk?
43 games by Danylo Rakubovchuk 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.