Prepare against Denys Shykyravyi
Ukraine · World #23,089 classical · FIDE ID 34161678
When preparing against Denys Shykyravyi, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Denys Shykyravyi, covering Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denys Shykyravyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denys Shykyravyi 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 | 2,033 | 2,082 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,059 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,080 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denys Shykyravyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denys Shykyravyi's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 59.1% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Shykyravyi usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Shykyravyi usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Shykyravyi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Shykyravyi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Shykyravyi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Shykyravyi usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Denys Shykyravyi's chess games
All 42 games by Denys Shykyravyi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2021 - 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Sergey Gerasimchuk | 2,307 | Zhitomir Sachuk Memorial Open | A51 |
| Nov 2025 | Andrei Nechaev | 2,286 | The path to mastery | C47 |
| Nov 2025 | Lubomir Mikhaletz | 2,240 | The path to mastery | B35 |
| Mar 2023 | Pylyp Lornye | 2,192 | Kiev Spring Open | E94 |
| Nov 2025 | Vladimir Rudak | 2,128 | The path to mastery | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lvov Buturina Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,559 |
| The path to mastery | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,301 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,938 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,016 |
| Zhitomir Sachuk Memorial Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,119 |
| Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Women | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,930 |
| Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Open | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,872 |
| 8th Vinnytsia Olkhovsky Memorial | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denys Shykyravyi's chess games?
42 games by Denys Shykyravyi, from Jan 2021 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 Shykyravyi has played.
What does Denys Shykyravyi play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Denys Shykyravyi opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denys Shykyravyi answers 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Denys Shykyravyi play as White?
As White, Denys Shykyravyi's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denys Shykyravyi play as Black?
As Black, Denys Shykyravyi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Denys Shykyravyi's FIDE rating?
Denys Shykyravyi is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Denys Shykyravyi played?
Our database contains 42 games by Denys Shykyravyi, covering Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denys Shykyravyi?
42 games by Denys Shykyravyi 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.