Prepare against Dmitry Kononenko
FM · Ukraine · World #16,709 classical · FIDE ID 14113538
Our database contains 1,586 games by Dmitry Kononenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Kononenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Kononenko 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 | 2,088 | 2,345 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,341 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,079 | 2,380 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,586 | 686 | 241 | 659 | 43.3% |
| As White | 796 | 369 | 119 | 308 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 790 | 317 | 122 | 351 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Kononenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Kononenko's side.
First moves as White (795 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 422 | 53.1% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 300 | 37.7% | 38.2% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 5.9% | 45.7% |
| c4 | 16 | 2.0% | 43.8% |
| h4 | 5 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kononenko usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kononenko usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kononenko usually continues c4 (77.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kononenko usually continues c4 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Kononenko usually continues c4 (37.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kononenko usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (374 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 264 | 70.6% | 39.2% |
| d5 | 68 | 18.2% | 68.4% |
| e5 | 23 | 6.1% | 60.9% |
| c5 | 17 | 4.5% | 41.2% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 183 | 70.7% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 71 | 27.4% | 30.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Dmitry Kononenko's chess games
All 1,586 games by Dmitry Kononenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 686 wins, 241 draws, 659 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 124 | 32/18/74 | 25.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 74 | 36/14/24 | 48.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 59 | 34/9/16 | 57.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 46 | 15/10/21 | 32.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 27/3/11 | 65.9% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 32 | 11/2/19 | 34.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 28 | 10/7/11 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 23 | 17/1/5 | 73.9% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 23 | 7/2/14 | 30.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 84 | 27/12/45 | 32.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 80 | 44/8/28 | 55.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 71 | 34/13/24 | 47.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 67 | 42/7/18 | 62.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 52 | 13/7/32 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 52 | 20/4/28 | 38.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 42 | 13/6/23 | 31.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 38 | 18/1/19 | 47.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 31 | 10/6/15 | 32.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 28 | 13/8/7 | 46.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Grandelius,N | 2,662 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | D30 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,638 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| Dec 2016 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,593 | ch-EU rapid | A31 |
| May 2024 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,591 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Nov 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,064 | 555.5 | 2,287 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 110 | 50.5 | 2,218 |
| Orsha IM | 2021 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,346 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 18 | 9 | 2,266 |
| Alushta 03 | 2007 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,347 |
| Donetsk Kots Memorial | 2008 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,278 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 12 | 2 | 2,256 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Kononenko's chess games?
1,586 games by Dmitry Kononenko, from Apr 2003 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 Dmitry Kononenko has played.
What does Dmitry Kononenko play on the first move as White?
Across 795 games with White in our database, Dmitry Kononenko opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Kononenko answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Kononenko play as White?
As White, Dmitry Kononenko's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (124 games, 25.8% win rate); Sicilian (74 games, 48.6% win rate); Scotch Game (59 games, 57.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 796 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Kononenko play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Kononenko most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (84 games, 32.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (80 games, 55.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (71 games, 47.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 790 games.
What is Dmitry Kononenko's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Kononenko is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,079 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Dmitry Kononenko played?
Our database contains 1,586 games by Dmitry Kononenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 686 wins, 241 draws, 659 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Kononenko?
1,586 games by Dmitry Kononenko 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.