Prepare against Denys Farkash
Ukraine · World #15,209 classical · FIDE ID 34178449
Our database contains 56 games by Denys Farkash, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denys Farkash's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denys Farkash 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 | 2,104 | 2,158 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,948 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,872 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 25 | 7 | 24 | 44.6% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denys Farkash's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denys Farkash's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Farkash usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Farkash usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Farkash usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Denys Farkash's chess games
All 56 games by Denys Farkash in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 25 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Raghav Pathak | 2,152 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | C60 |
| Jun 2025 | Eneko Ostolazaga Barragan | 2,114 | ch-Malopolska | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Luka Karlovic | 2,098 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | C42 |
| Jul 2026 | Ignacy Buklaho | 2,082 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Matskevich,Varvara | 2,040 | ch-Malopolska 2026 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najdorf Mem Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,090 |
| ch-EU Schools U11 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,834 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,148 |
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,971 |
| European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
| ch-Malopolska 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 26th Sants Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denys Farkash's chess games?
56 games by Denys Farkash, from Jun 2023 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 Denys Farkash has played.
What does Denys Farkash play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Denys Farkash opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denys Farkash answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Denys Farkash play as White?
As White, Denys Farkash's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denys Farkash play as Black?
As Black, Denys Farkash most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Denys Farkash's FIDE rating?
Denys Farkash is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Denys Farkash played?
Our database contains 56 games by Denys Farkash, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denys Farkash?
56 games by Denys Farkash 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.