Prepare against Mykhailo Podolskyi
FM · Ukraine · World #5,634 classical · FIDE ID 14187914
When preparing against Mykhailo Podolskyi, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Mykhailo Podolskyi, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mykhailo Podolskyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mykhailo Podolskyi 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 | 2,257 | 2,331 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,340 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,346 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 83 | 48 | 62 | 43.0% |
| As White | 99 | 44 | 28 | 27 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 94 | 39 | 20 | 35 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mykhailo Podolskyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mykhailo Podolskyi's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 83.8% | 59.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 15.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Podolskyi usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Podolskyi usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Podolskyi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Podolskyi usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Podolskyi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Podolskyi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 81.3% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 96.8% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Mykhailo Podolskyi's chess games
All 193 games by Mykhailo Podolskyi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 83 wins, 48 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Igor Janik | 2,514 | 34th Krakow Open A | A21 |
| Jul 2023 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,475 | Brasov GP RO | A70 |
| Jul 2022 | Alexander Krastev | 2,435 | chT-EU U18 | B40 |
| Dec 2023 | Bartlomiej Niedbala | 2,393 | 34th Krakow Open A | B45 |
| Apr 2026 | Nicolas Perossa | 2,362 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,265 |
| ch-UKR U12 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,859 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,845 |
| 34th Krakow Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,538 |
| Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,877 |
| Dragomanov Fit Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,451 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,368 |
| Dragomanov Fit Masters | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mykhailo Podolskyi's chess games?
193 games by Mykhailo Podolskyi, from Sep 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 Mykhailo Podolskyi has played.
What does Mykhailo Podolskyi play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Mykhailo Podolskyi opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mykhailo Podolskyi answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mykhailo Podolskyi play as White?
As White, Mykhailo Podolskyi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mykhailo Podolskyi play as Black?
As Black, Mykhailo Podolskyi most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Mykhailo Podolskyi's FIDE rating?
Mykhailo Podolskyi is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Mykhailo Podolskyi played?
Our database contains 193 games by Mykhailo Podolskyi, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 48 draws, 62 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mykhailo Podolskyi?
193 games by Mykhailo Podolskyi 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.