Prepare against Feliks Tulchynskyi
IM · Israel · World #1,228 classical · FIDE ID 34127895
When preparing against Feliks Tulchynskyi, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 893 games by Feliks Tulchynskyi, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Feliks Tulchynskyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Feliks Tulchynskyi 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 | 2,431 | 2,432 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,413 | 2,413 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,325 | 2,343 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 893 | 380 | 179 | 334 | 42.6% |
| As White | 456 | 215 | 100 | 141 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 437 | 165 | 79 | 193 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Feliks Tulchynskyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Feliks Tulchynskyi's side.
First moves as White (456 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 177 | 38.8% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 116 | 25.4% | 67.2% |
| c4 | 99 | 21.7% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 10.7% | 57.1% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Tulchynskyi usually continues c4 (49.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Tulchynskyi usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Tulchynskyi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 67.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Tulchynskyi usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tulchynskyi usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Tulchynskyi usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 37.1% | 49.3% |
| c6 | 56 | 28.9% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 39 | 20.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 23 | 11.9% | 63.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 60.0% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 48 | 31.0% | 29.2% |
| f5 | 4 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Feliks Tulchynskyi's chess games
All 893 games by Feliks Tulchynskyi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Sep 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: 380 wins, 179 draws, 334 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 38 | 15/12/11 | 39.5% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 20 | 13/4/3 | 65.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 16/8/13 | 43.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/4/16 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| E08 | Catalan | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/4/11 | 21.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,634 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Apr 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,627 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Jul 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,537 | Titled Tue Late | A09 |
| Apr 2026 | Kacper Piorun | 2,536 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B10 |
| Sep 2023 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 550 | 282 | 2,278 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,374 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 12 | 8 | 2,391 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,421 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,222 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,415 |
| Rishon Lezion Winter IM | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,491 |
| 51st Rilton Cup | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Feliks Tulchynskyi's chess games?
893 games by Feliks Tulchynskyi, from Sep 2018 to Sep 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 Feliks Tulchynskyi has played.
What does Feliks Tulchynskyi play on the first move as White?
Across 456 games with White in our database, Feliks Tulchynskyi opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Feliks Tulchynskyi answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Feliks Tulchynskyi play as White?
As White, Feliks Tulchynskyi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 48.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 456 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Feliks Tulchynskyi play as Black?
As Black, Feliks Tulchynskyi most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 437 games.
What is Feliks Tulchynskyi's FIDE rating?
Feliks Tulchynskyi is currently rated 2,431 in classical chess, 2,413 in rapid and 2,325 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Feliks Tulchynskyi played?
Our database contains 893 games by Feliks Tulchynskyi, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 380 wins, 179 draws, 334 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Feliks Tulchynskyi?
893 games by Feliks Tulchynskyi 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.