Prepare against Igor Usatiuk
Ukraine · World #46,874 classical · FIDE ID 14105144
Our database contains 77 games by Igor Usatiuk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Usatiuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Usatiuk 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 | 1,906 | 2,151 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,896 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,976 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 34 | 15 | 28 | 44.2% |
| As White | 40 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 97.5% | 59.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Usatiuk usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Usatiuk usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Usatiuk usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Usatiuk usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Igor Usatiuk's chess games
All 77 games by Igor Usatiuk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 34 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Piotr Charchalis | 2,181 | Bydgoszcz Open B | A70 |
| Aug 2007 | Lukasz Turlej | 2,154 | 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open B | A12 |
| Aug 2008 | Stanislaw Zielinski | 2,145 | 44th Polanica Zdroj Open B | E71 |
| Aug 2006 | Jozef Galyga | 1,999 | 42nd Polanica Zdroj Open B | A90 |
| Aug 2006 | Michal Pyrzynski | 1,980 | 42nd Polanica Zdroj Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 1,977 |
| 43rd Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,070 |
| 45th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 1,930 |
| Rubinstein Mem Open B | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,899 |
| 47th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,796 |
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,791 |
| 42nd Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,135 |
| 41st Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Usatiuk's chess games?
77 games by Igor Usatiuk, from Apr 2003 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 Igor Usatiuk has played.
What does Igor Usatiuk play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Igor Usatiuk opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Usatiuk answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Igor Usatiuk play as White?
As White, Igor Usatiuk's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Usatiuk play as Black?
As Black, Igor Usatiuk most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Igor Usatiuk's FIDE rating?
Igor Usatiuk is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Igor Usatiuk played?
Our database contains 77 games by Igor Usatiuk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Usatiuk?
77 games by Igor Usatiuk 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.