Prepare against Mykola Bodnar
IM · Ukraine · World #1,258 classical · FIDE ID 14106469
Our database contains 581 games by Mykola Bodnar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mykola Bodnar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mykola Bodnar 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 | 2,430 | 2,458 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,480 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,479 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 581 | 278 | 63 | 240 | 47.8% |
| As White | 300 | 158 | 38 | 104 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 281 | 120 | 25 | 136 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mykola Bodnar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mykola Bodnar's side.
First moves as White (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 52.3% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 88 | 29.3% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 38 | 12.7% | 57.9% |
| b3 | 11 | 3.7% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.7% | 90.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bodnar usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Bodnar usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Bodnar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Bodnar usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bodnar usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Bodnar usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 53.4% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 41 | 31.3% | 48.8% |
| c6 | 13 | 9.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 92.0% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Mykola Bodnar's chess games
All 581 games by Mykola Bodnar 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: 278 wins, 63 draws, 240 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 17/4/7 | 60.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 24 | 15/1/8 | 62.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 1/2/11 | 7.1% |
| A26 | English Opening | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Motylev | 2,641 | Titled Tue | A14 |
| Dec 2020 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,641 | Titled Tue | B54 |
| Jan 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,615 | Titled Tue | C65 |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,614 | Titled Tue Early | B29 |
| Mar 2021 | Anton Demchenko | 2,610 | Titled Tue | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 512 | 264.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2005 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,351 |
| Olkhovskiy Memorial Rapid | 2016 | 13 | 9 | 2,409 |
| Balti Hohlov Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| Kishinev Cup | 2012 | 9 | 8 | 2,541 |
| 33rd Leon Blitz Open | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,482 |
| 3rd UKR Games | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,436 |
| 8th Vinnytsia Olkhovsky Memorial | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mykola Bodnar's chess games?
581 games by Mykola Bodnar, 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 Mykola Bodnar has played.
What does Mykola Bodnar play on the first move as White?
Across 300 games with White in our database, Mykola Bodnar opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mykola Bodnar answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Mykola Bodnar play as White?
As White, Mykola Bodnar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 300 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mykola Bodnar play as Black?
As Black, Mykola Bodnar most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 281 games.
What is Mykola Bodnar's FIDE rating?
Mykola Bodnar is currently rated 2,430 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,458 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Mykola Bodnar played?
Our database contains 581 games by Mykola Bodnar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 278 wins, 63 draws, 240 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mykola Bodnar?
581 games by Mykola Bodnar 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.