Prepare against Ivan Sidletskyi
FM · Ukraine · World #3,196 classical · FIDE ID 14156024
When preparing against Ivan Sidletskyi, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 51.6% over 31 games.
Our database contains 279 games by Ivan Sidletskyi, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Sidletskyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Sidletskyi 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 | 2,330 | 2,354 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,293 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,291 | 2,291 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 115 | 55 | 109 | 41.2% |
| As White | 143 | 68 | 26 | 49 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 136 | 47 | 29 | 60 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Sidletskyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Sidletskyi's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 77.6% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 26 | 18.2% | 51.9% |
| a4 | 4 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sidletskyi usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sidletskyi usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sidletskyi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sidletskyi usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Sidletskyi usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sidletskyi usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 56.7% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 28 | 41.8% | 58.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 74.4% | 35.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.6% | 30.0% |
Ivan Sidletskyi's chess games
All 279 games by Ivan Sidletskyi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 115 wins, 55 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | B Harsha | 2,531 | Titled Tue Late | B42 |
| Dec 2025 | Igor Janik | 2,528 | 36th Cracovia Open A | C02 |
| Jul 2023 | Marcin Krzyzanowski | 2,512 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Jan 2024 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,494 | Titled Tue Early | B05 |
| Sep 2024 | Marcus R Harvey | 2,486 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 96 | 43.5 | 2,237 |
| UKR-ITA U20 Online Battle | 2020 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 2,285 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 14 | 9 | 2,235 |
| ch-UKR U12 | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,929 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,042 |
| Kiev Spring | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| Schools Friendly Match U17 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Sidletskyi's chess games?
279 games by Ivan Sidletskyi, from Oct 2015 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 Ivan Sidletskyi has played.
What does Ivan Sidletskyi play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Ivan Sidletskyi opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.a4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Sidletskyi answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Ivan Sidletskyi play as White?
As White, Ivan Sidletskyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 51.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Sidletskyi play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Sidletskyi most often plays: French: Advance Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Ivan Sidletskyi's FIDE rating?
Ivan Sidletskyi is currently rated 2,330 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,291 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Ivan Sidletskyi played?
Our database contains 279 games by Ivan Sidletskyi, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 55 draws, 109 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Sidletskyi?
279 games by Ivan Sidletskyi 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.