Prepare against Kostiantyn Makhynia
Poland · World #20,660 classical · FIDE ID 14186853
When preparing against Kostiantyn Makhynia, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Kostiantyn Makhynia, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kostiantyn Makhynia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kostiantyn Makhynia 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 | 2,052 | 2,052 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,172 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,067 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 41.1% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kostiantyn Makhynia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kostiantyn Makhynia's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 96.6% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.9% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Makhynia usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Makhynia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Makhynia usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Makhynia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 72.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Kostiantyn Makhynia's chess games
All 56 games by Kostiantyn Makhynia in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 23 wins, 22 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Diana Arutyunova | 2,220 | Kiev Spring Open | A40 |
| Oct 2025 | Gachatur Kazarjan | 2,192 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | B33 |
| Jun 2023 | Jordi Triadu Cassa | 2,150 | ch-Malopolska | A36 |
| Oct 2025 | Andries Mellema | 2,142 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | B33 |
| Oct 2025 | Jasper Kamphuis | 2,104 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Gora Sw. Anny Open | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,976 |
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,278 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,812 |
| Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - turniej drużynowy | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,152 |
| 19th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,689 |
| 18th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,731 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,189 |
| Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kostiantyn Makhynia's chess games?
56 games by Kostiantyn Makhynia, from Jun 2016 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 Kostiantyn Makhynia has played.
What does Kostiantyn Makhynia play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Kostiantyn Makhynia opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kostiantyn Makhynia answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kostiantyn Makhynia play as White?
As White, Kostiantyn Makhynia's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kostiantyn Makhynia play as Black?
As Black, Kostiantyn Makhynia most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Kostiantyn Makhynia's FIDE rating?
Kostiantyn Makhynia is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kostiantyn Makhynia played?
Our database contains 56 games by Kostiantyn Makhynia, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 22 draws, 11 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kostiantyn Makhynia?
56 games by Kostiantyn Makhynia 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.