Prepare against Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko
GM · Ukraine · World #272 classical · FIDE ID 4152417
Our database contains 1,562 games by Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko 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 | 2,558 | 2,643 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,460 | 2,620 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,525 | 2,566 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,562 | 727 | 539 | 296 | 46.5% |
| As White | 776 | 406 | 257 | 113 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 786 | 321 | 282 | 183 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko's side.
First moves as White (776 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 675 | 87.0% | 69.3% |
| d4 | 78 | 10.1% | 67.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 1.7% | 65.4% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 0.6% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 69.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Oleksiyenko usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Oleksiyenko usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Oleksiyenko usually continues d4 (74.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 67.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Oleksiyenko usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Oleksiyenko usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Oleksiyenko usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (355 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 255 | 71.8% | 60.6% |
| e5 | 56 | 15.8% | 49.1% |
| d6 | 23 | 6.5% | 69.6% |
| c6 | 12 | 3.4% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.1% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 166 | 55.9% | 61.4% |
| d5 | 121 | 40.7% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.3% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko's chess games
All 1,562 games by Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 727 wins, 539 draws, 296 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 128 | 69/38/21 | 53.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 75 | 45/21/9 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 57 | 29/20/8 | 50.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 40 | 22/13/5 | 55.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 30 | 14/14/2 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 18/2/5 | 72.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 9/11/2 | 40.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 13/6/3 | 59.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 110 | 50/33/27 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 71 | 28/31/12 | 39.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 55 | 25/13/17 | 45.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 37 | 22/7/8 | 59.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 17/6/10 | 51.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 31 | 10/13/8 | 32.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 29 | 8/15/6 | 27.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 28 | 14/10/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 12/10/3 | 48.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Vugar Gashimov | 2,759 | chT-ISR | B96 |
| Feb 2018 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,732 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | C67 |
| Nov 2014 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,725 | Qatar Masters Open | E68 |
| May 2014 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,724 | POL-UKR m 6th | A30 |
| Jan 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,702 | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 205 | 124 | 2,395 |
| Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial | 2008 | 45 | 27.5 | 2,546 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2006 | 33 | 20 | 2,467 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,572 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 22 | 16 | 2,563 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,453 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,501 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,667 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yuri Vovk (13 games) · Yuriy Kryvoruchko (13 games) · Alireza Firouzja (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko's chess games?
1,562 games by Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko, from Apr 2003 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 Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko has played.
What does Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko play on the first move as White?
Across 776 games with White in our database, Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko play as White?
As White, Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (128 games, 53.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (75 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (57 games, 50.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 776 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko play as Black?
As Black, Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko most often plays: Sicilian (110 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (71 games, 39.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (55 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 786 games.
What is Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko's FIDE rating?
Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko is currently rated 2,558 in classical chess, 2,460 in rapid and 2,525 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,643 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko played?
Our database contains 1,562 games by Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 727 wins, 539 draws, 296 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko?
1,562 games by Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko 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.