Prepare against Mykola Romaniv
Ukraine · World #92,686 classical · FIDE ID 14120712
When preparing against Mykola Romaniv, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 56 games by Mykola Romaniv, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mykola Romaniv's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mykola Romaniv 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 | 1,751 | 2,065 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,951 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,762 | 1,990 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 4 | 36 | 28.6% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 17.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mykola Romaniv's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mykola Romaniv's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 77.8% | 47.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Romaniv usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Romaniv usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Romaniv usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Romaniv usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Romaniv usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 19.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Mykola Romaniv's chess games
All 56 games by Mykola Romaniv in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D74 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Vasilij Stets | 2,325 | 3rd Geller Memorial Open A | B40 |
| Sep 2011 | Mikhail Fiodorov | 2,143 | Yuzhny Open | E11 |
| Sep 2011 | Anatoly Afanasjev | 2,045 | Yuzhny Open | A14 |
| Dec 2017 | Jan Budzinski | 2,018 | 28th Krakow Open B | B07 |
| Dec 2017 | Rens De Vent | 1,961 | 28th Krakow Open B | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzhny Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| 3rd Geller Memorial Open A | 2007 | 8 | 2 | 2,093 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,527 |
| Poltava Open | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 2,222 |
| Myrhorod Open | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,759 |
| 28th Krakow Open B | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Rapid | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mykola Romaniv's chess games?
56 games by Mykola Romaniv, from Oct 2005 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 Romaniv has played.
What does Mykola Romaniv play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Mykola Romaniv opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mykola Romaniv answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Mykola Romaniv play as White?
As White, Mykola Romaniv's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mykola Romaniv play as Black?
As Black, Mykola Romaniv most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Mykola Romaniv's FIDE rating?
Mykola Romaniv is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,762 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Mykola Romaniv played?
Our database contains 56 games by Mykola Romaniv, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 36 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mykola Romaniv?
56 games by Mykola Romaniv 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.