Prepare against Erik Tkachenko
United States · World #20,669 classical · FIDE ID 30902967
When preparing against Erik Tkachenko, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 37 games by Erik Tkachenko, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Tkachenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Tkachenko 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 | 2,052 | 2,062 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,008 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,076 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 4 | 20 | 35.1% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Tkachenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Tkachenko's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Tkachenko usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Tkachenko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Tkachenko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
Erik Tkachenko's chess games
All 37 games by Erik Tkachenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Aug 2024 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,559 | Titled Tue Late | B45 |
| Aug 2024 | Shiyam Thavandiran | 2,388 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Mar 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B43 |
| Mar 2026 | Casper Liu | 2,334 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 22 | 8 | 2,206 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
| 124th US Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Tkachenko's chess games?
37 games by Erik Tkachenko, from Jan 2016 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 Erik Tkachenko has played.
What does Erik Tkachenko play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Erik Tkachenko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Tkachenko answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Erik Tkachenko play as White?
As White, Erik Tkachenko's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Tkachenko play as Black?
As Black, Erik Tkachenko most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Erik Tkachenko's FIDE rating?
Erik Tkachenko is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (May 2026).
How many games has Erik Tkachenko played?
Our database contains 37 games by Erik Tkachenko, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Tkachenko?
37 games by Erik Tkachenko 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.