Prepare against Ivan Kateryniuk
Ukraine · World #37,478 classical · FIDE ID 34138943
Our database contains 34 games by Ivan Kateryniuk, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Kateryniuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Kateryniuk 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 | 1,947 | 1,960 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,784 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,852 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 41.2% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Kateryniuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Kateryniuk's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kateryniuk usually continues c3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kateryniuk usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Kateryniuk usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 78.6% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Ivan Kateryniuk's chess games
All 34 games by Ivan Kateryniuk in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Arthur Hoppe | 2,000 | DEM U14 | B70 |
| May 2026 | Joshua Li | 1,912 | DEM U14 | B54 |
| May 2026 | Ediz Yozgyur | 1,821 | DEM U14 | B22 |
| Oct 2023 | Polina Bezsonna | 1,783 | chT-GER Lands U20 | B14 |
| Oct 2023 | Oscar Vranckx | 1,663 | chT-GER Lands U20 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,438 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,520 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,653 |
| chT-UKR | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Kateryniuk's chess games?
34 games by Ivan Kateryniuk, from May 2019 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 Ivan Kateryniuk has played.
What does Ivan Kateryniuk play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ivan Kateryniuk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Kateryniuk answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Kateryniuk play as White?
As White, Ivan Kateryniuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Kateryniuk play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Kateryniuk most often plays: Petrov's Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ivan Kateryniuk's FIDE rating?
Ivan Kateryniuk is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ivan Kateryniuk played?
Our database contains 34 games by Ivan Kateryniuk, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Kateryniuk?
34 games by Ivan Kateryniuk 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.