Prepare against Mykola Mukha
FM · Ukraine · World #16,857 classical · FIDE ID 14125455
When preparing against Mykola Mukha, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 153 games by Mykola Mukha, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mykola Mukha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mykola Mukha 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 | 2,087 | 2,221 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,232 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,207 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 78 | 37 | 38 | 51.0% |
| As White | 78 | 38 | 20 | 20 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 40 | 17 | 18 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mykola Mukha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mykola Mukha's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 50.0% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 21.8% | 73.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 19.2% | 73.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.0% | 85.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Mukha usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Mukha usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Mukha usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 73.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mukha usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Mukha usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Mukha usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 74.1% | 67.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 91.2% | 74.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Mykola Mukha's chess games
All 153 games by Mykola Mukha in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - Sep 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: 78 wins, 37 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Catalan | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Anatoliy Polivanov | 2,398 | Mukachevo Summer Open | E60 |
| Jul 2017 | Oleg Bykovskiy | 2,397 | Mukachevo Summer Open | B06 |
| Jul 2017 | Ihor Nester | 2,320 | Mukachevo Summer Open | C45 |
| Jul 2019 | Andrei Obodchuk | 2,316 | 19th IPCA Wch | D85 |
| Jul 2019 | Andrei Gurbanov | 2,300 | 19th IPCA Wch | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 Blitz Men | 2026 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,189 |
| Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 ClassicMEN | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,147 |
| IPCA Europe Ind 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,109 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,791 |
| 17th IPCA Wch | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
| 5th Wch Disabilities | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| IPCA Europe Ind 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 6 | 2,326 |
| ch-UKR 91st | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mykola Mukha's chess games?
153 games by Mykola Mukha, from Jan 2010 to Sep 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 Mukha has played.
What does Mykola Mukha play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Mykola Mukha opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mykola Mukha answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mykola Mukha play as White?
As White, Mykola Mukha's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mykola Mukha play as Black?
As Black, Mykola Mukha most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Mykola Mukha's FIDE rating?
Mykola Mukha is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (May 2014).
How many games has Mykola Mukha played?
Our database contains 153 games by Mykola Mukha, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 37 draws, 38 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mykola Mukha?
153 games by Mykola Mukha 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.