Prepare against Myhaylo Zhukovskyi
CM · Ukraine · World #8,748 classical · FIDE ID 14169363
When preparing against Myhaylo Zhukovskyi, expect 1.Nf3 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 274 games by Myhaylo Zhukovskyi, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Myhaylo Zhukovskyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Myhaylo Zhukovskyi 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 | 2,191 | 2,263 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,210 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,268 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 117 | 42 | 114 | 42.7% |
| As White | 136 | 57 | 20 | 58 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 138 | 60 | 22 | 56 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Myhaylo Zhukovskyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Myhaylo Zhukovskyi's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 124 | 91.2% | 49.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 91% of White games, 49.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Zhukovskyi usually continues g3 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zhukovskyi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Zhukovskyi usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zhukovskyi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Zhukovskyi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Zhukovskyi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 95.7% | 47.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 97.9% | 57.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Myhaylo Zhukovskyi's chess games
All 274 games by Myhaylo Zhukovskyi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 117 wins, 42 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 57 | 24/6/27 | 42.1% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 27 | 6/4/17 | 22.2% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,686 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A07 |
| Dec 2024 | Eltaj Safarli | 2,610 | European Blitz 2024 | D78 |
| Jan 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,508 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Nov 2025 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,500 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B27 |
| Dec 2025 | Marcin Krzyzanowski | 2,489 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 75 | 40.5 | 2,290 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 67 | 34.5 | 2,323 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 12 | 5 | 2,193 |
| Vinnytsia City Cup | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,918 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,154 |
| Dragomanov Fit Masters | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
| The path to mastery | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Myhaylo Zhukovskyi's chess games?
274 games by Myhaylo Zhukovskyi, from Apr 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 Myhaylo Zhukovskyi has played.
What does Myhaylo Zhukovskyi play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Myhaylo Zhukovskyi opens with 1.Nf3 (91% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Myhaylo Zhukovskyi answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Myhaylo Zhukovskyi play as White?
As White, Myhaylo Zhukovskyi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (57 games, 42.1% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Myhaylo Zhukovskyi play as Black?
As Black, Myhaylo Zhukovskyi most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Myhaylo Zhukovskyi's FIDE rating?
Myhaylo Zhukovskyi is currently rated 2,191 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Myhaylo Zhukovskyi played?
Our database contains 274 games by Myhaylo Zhukovskyi, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 42 draws, 114 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Myhaylo Zhukovskyi?
274 games by Myhaylo Zhukovskyi 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.