Prepare against Marat Burakovsky
Ukraine · World #59,192 classical · FIDE ID 14107147
Our database contains 228 games by Marat Burakovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marat Burakovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marat Burakovsky 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 | 1,859 | 2,068 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,984 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 1,973 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 76 | 28 | 124 | 33.3% |
| As White | 112 | 41 | 10 | 61 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 116 | 35 | 18 | 63 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marat Burakovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marat Burakovsky's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 100.0% | 41.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Burakovsky usually continues Nc3 (35.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Burakovsky usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Burakovsky usually continues d3 (22.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 62 | 98.4% | 38.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 100.0% | 29.3% |
Marat Burakovsky's chess games
All 228 games by Marat Burakovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 76 wins, 28 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 39 | 12/4/23 | 30.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 4/0/14 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 31 | 10/3/18 | 32.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| A11 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Yuri Gorshkov | 2,384 | 1st Kiev Independence Cup | C00 |
| Aug 2004 | Vladislav Goncharov | 2,310 | 4th Kiev Independence Cup A | B23 |
| Aug 2005 | Yevgen Kuzmenko | 2,291 | 5th Kiev Independence Cup A | C47 |
| Jan 1998 | Yury Dobrovolsky | 2,280 | Kiev Independence Cup Open | C61 |
| May 2004 | Dmitry Posokhov | 2,233 | ch-UKR sf | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kiev | 2010 | 69 | 27.5 | 2,138 |
| Kiev Independence Cup Open | 1999 | 22 | 9 | 2,163 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2005 | 18 | 8 | 2,081 |
| 1st Kiev Independence Cup | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,139 |
| 7th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 2,043 |
| 4th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,158 |
| 5th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2005 | 10 | 2 | 1,951 |
| 4th Sakharov Memorial Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marat Burakovsky's chess games?
228 games by Marat Burakovsky, from Apr 2003 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 Marat Burakovsky has played.
What does Marat Burakovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Marat Burakovsky opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marat Burakovsky answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marat Burakovsky play as White?
As White, Marat Burakovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (39 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann (18 games, 22.2% win rate); French Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marat Burakovsky play as Black?
As Black, Marat Burakovsky most often plays: Ruy Lopez (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (18 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Marat Burakovsky's FIDE rating?
Marat Burakovsky is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Marat Burakovsky played?
Our database contains 228 games by Marat Burakovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 28 draws, 124 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marat Burakovsky?
228 games by Marat Burakovsky 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.