Prepare against Mykola Korchynskyi
FM · DEU · World #1,538 classical · FIDE ID 34138005
When preparing against Mykola Korchynskyi, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 38.5% over 39 games.
Our database contains 1,539 games by Mykola Korchynskyi, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mykola Korchynskyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mykola Korchynskyi 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 | 2,408 | 2,447 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,350 | 2,350 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,437 | 2,437 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,539 | 811 | 187 | 541 | 52.7% |
| As White | 770 | 426 | 108 | 236 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 769 | 385 | 79 | 305 | 50.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mykola Korchynskyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mykola Korchynskyi's side.
First moves as White (768 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 739 | 96.2% | 62.6% |
| e4 | 16 | 2.1% | 56.3% |
| d3 | 5 | 0.7% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Korchynskyi usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Korchynskyi usually continues c4 (67.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Korchynskyi usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Korchynskyi usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Korchynskyi usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Korchynskyi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (357 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 326 | 91.3% | 56.0% |
| c6 | 20 | 5.6% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 132 | 53.2% | 54.9% |
| Nf6 | 115 | 46.4% | 53.9% |
| h6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Mykola Korchynskyi's chess games
All 1,539 games by Mykola Korchynskyi 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: 811 wins, 187 draws, 541 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 140 | 74/22/44 | 52.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 137 | 78/13/46 | 56.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 59 | 38/7/14 | 64.4% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 30/6/13 | 61.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 45 | 24/4/17 | 53.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 37 | 17/5/15 | 45.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 36 | 24/2/10 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 30 | 18/3/9 | 60.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 14/2/7 | 60.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 108 | 56/7/45 | 51.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 94 | 51/6/37 | 54.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 73 | 32/13/28 | 43.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 56 | 30/3/23 | 53.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 47 | 19/5/23 | 40.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 44 | 18/7/19 | 40.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 39 | 15/2/22 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 17/1/14 | 53.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 32 | 21/4/7 | 65.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 28 | 15/1/12 | 53.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A00 |
| May 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,749 | Titled Tue Early | D05 |
| Jun 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Late | E73 |
| Sep 2025 | J Duda | 2,725 | Titled Tue | D43 |
| Nov 2025 | Samuel Sevian | 2,701 | Titled Tue | E35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,135 | 652 | 2,369 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 61 | 35 | 2,434 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 37 | 21 | 2,400 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | 2026 | 23 | 15 | 2,482 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 18 | 12 | 2,168 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 13 | 8 | 2,149 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 9 | 2,386 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,294 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Matthias Bluebaum (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mykola Korchynskyi's chess games?
1,539 games by Mykola Korchynskyi, 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 Mykola Korchynskyi has played.
What does Mykola Korchynskyi play on the first move as White?
Across 768 games with White in our database, Mykola Korchynskyi opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mykola Korchynskyi answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...h6 (0% of games).
What openings does Mykola Korchynskyi play as White?
As White, Mykola Korchynskyi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (140 games, 52.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (137 games, 56.9% win rate); Slav Defense (59 games, 64.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 770 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mykola Korchynskyi play as Black?
As Black, Mykola Korchynskyi most often plays: Indian Defense (108 games, 51.9% win rate); French Defense (94 games, 54.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (73 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 769 games.
What is Mykola Korchynskyi's FIDE rating?
Mykola Korchynskyi is currently rated 2,408 in classical chess, 2,350 in rapid and 2,437 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Mykola Korchynskyi played?
Our database contains 1,539 games by Mykola Korchynskyi, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 811 wins, 187 draws, 541 losses (52.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mykola Korchynskyi?
1,539 games by Mykola Korchynskyi 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.