Prepare against Kostyantyn Kucher
Ukraine · World #33,038 classical · FIDE ID 14195950
When preparing against Kostyantyn Kucher, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 70 games by Kostyantyn Kucher, covering Mar 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kostyantyn Kucher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kostyantyn Kucher 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 | 1,970 | 2,034 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 1,994 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 32 | 11 | 26 | 45.7% |
| As White | 36 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kostyantyn Kucher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kostyantyn Kucher's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 77.8% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kucher usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Kucher usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kucher usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kucher usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kucher usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Kostyantyn Kucher's chess games
All 70 games by Kostyantyn Kucher in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - Nov 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: 32 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/0 | 80.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: The Whale | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Francisco B. Vega Gomez | 2,272 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A25 |
| Jul 2021 | Ruslan Mamedov | 2,224 | Kiev Spring Open | B30 |
| May 2026 | Roy Marson | 2,144 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | B00 |
| Mar 2021 | Vadim Petrovskiy | 2,138 | Titled Tue | B74 |
| Jan 2020 | Valentyn Prokofyev | 2,068 | Mukachevo Christmas Open U16 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U12 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,801 |
| Volyn Championship final 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,017 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,912 |
| ch-Lvov Ivanchuk School | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 1,780 |
| Mukachevo Christmas Open U16 | 2020 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,065 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,902 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,029 |
| Volyn Chess Rapid | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kostyantyn Kucher's chess games?
70 games by Kostyantyn Kucher, from Mar 2017 to Nov 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 Kostyantyn Kucher has played.
What does Kostyantyn Kucher play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Kostyantyn Kucher opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kostyantyn Kucher answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Kostyantyn Kucher play as White?
As White, Kostyantyn Kucher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kostyantyn Kucher play as Black?
As Black, Kostyantyn Kucher most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Kostyantyn Kucher's FIDE rating?
Kostyantyn Kucher is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Kostyantyn Kucher played?
Our database contains 70 games by Kostyantyn Kucher, covering Mar 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kostyantyn Kucher?
70 games by Kostyantyn Kucher 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.