Prepare against Kyrylo Nesterenko
CM · Ukraine · World #7,002 classical · FIDE ID 14176335
When preparing against Kyrylo Nesterenko, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 110 games by Kyrylo Nesterenko, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kyrylo Nesterenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kyrylo Nesterenko 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 | 2,225 | 2,257 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,295 | 2,322 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,255 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 41 | 26 | 43 | 37.3% |
| As White | 56 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 17 | 10 | 27 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kyrylo Nesterenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kyrylo Nesterenko's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 44.6% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 21 | 37.5% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 16.1% | 72.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Nesterenko usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Nesterenko usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Nesterenko usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nesterenko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Nesterenko usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Nesterenko usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Kyrylo Nesterenko's chess games
All 110 games by Kyrylo Nesterenko in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 41 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Pranesh M | 2,628 | Titled Tue | C56 |
| Feb 2026 | Yihan Meng | 2,502 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Feb 2026 | Ivan Povshednyi | 2,384 | Titled Tue | A50 |
| Aug 2026 | Kamil Plichta | 2,379 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Rapid | B06 |
| Jul 2024 | Michal Koziorowicz | 2,285 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 17 | 7 | 2,318 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 7 | 1,508 |
| ch-UKR U12 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,770 |
| Warsaw Maciei Mem Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,133 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,107 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,296 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kyrylo Nesterenko's chess games?
110 games by Kyrylo Nesterenko, from Aug 2015 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 Kyrylo Nesterenko has played.
What does Kyrylo Nesterenko play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Kyrylo Nesterenko opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kyrylo Nesterenko answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Kyrylo Nesterenko play as White?
As White, Kyrylo Nesterenko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kyrylo Nesterenko play as Black?
As Black, Kyrylo Nesterenko most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Kyrylo Nesterenko's FIDE rating?
Kyrylo Nesterenko is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,295 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Kyrylo Nesterenko played?
Our database contains 110 games by Kyrylo Nesterenko, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kyrylo Nesterenko?
110 games by Kyrylo Nesterenko 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.