Prepare against Ihor Tymoshenko
FM · Ukraine · World #4,344 classical · FIDE ID 14105519
When preparing against Ihor Tymoshenko, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 35 games by Ihor Tymoshenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ihor Tymoshenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ihor Tymoshenko 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 | 2,293 | 2,306 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,306 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,215 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 37.1% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ihor Tymoshenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ihor Tymoshenko's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.8% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Tymoshenko usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Tymoshenko usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Tymoshenko usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Ihor Tymoshenko's chess games
All 35 games by Ihor Tymoshenko 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Miranda Mikadze | 2,269 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | D31 |
| Nov 2024 | Cristian Sanhueza | 2,224 | Titled Tue Early | B56 |
| May 2020 | Mikhail Karasik | 2,167 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | D78 |
| Jul 2026 | Arnold Huhndorf | 2,157 | German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | A56 |
| May 2020 | Maxim Usanov | 2,093 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,062 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Seniors 50+ | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,251 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ihor Tymoshenko's chess games?
35 games by Ihor Tymoshenko, 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 Ihor Tymoshenko has played.
What does Ihor Tymoshenko play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ihor Tymoshenko opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ihor Tymoshenko answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ihor Tymoshenko play as White?
As White, Ihor Tymoshenko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ihor Tymoshenko play as Black?
As Black, Ihor Tymoshenko most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ihor Tymoshenko's FIDE rating?
Ihor Tymoshenko is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ihor Tymoshenko played?
Our database contains 35 games by Ihor Tymoshenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ihor Tymoshenko?
35 games by Ihor Tymoshenko 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.