Prepare against Mykyta Volkov
FM · DEU · World #4,847 classical · FIDE ID 24635910
Our database contains 218 games by Mykyta Volkov, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mykyta Volkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mykyta Volkov 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 | 2,278 | 2,349 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,236 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,236 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 82 | 67 | 69 | 37.6% |
| As White | 112 | 45 | 34 | 33 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 106 | 37 | 33 | 36 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mykyta Volkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mykyta Volkov's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Volkov usually continues c4 (64.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Volkov usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Volkov usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 91.1% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.9% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
Mykyta Volkov's chess games
All 218 games by Mykyta Volkov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 82 wins, 67 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Leya Garifullina | 2,413 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | C13 |
| Mar 2024 | Julius Muckle | 2,389 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | D12 |
| Oct 2018 | Maarten Strijbos | 2,325 | Oberliga NRW 1819 | D94 |
| Nov 2009 | Marlon Schlawin | 2,304 | BL2-West 0910 | E14 |
| Jul 2006 | Matthias Krallmann | 2,284 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2004 | 18 | 11 | 1,767 |
| ch-NRW U16 | 2005 | 14 | 7 | 1,880 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,956 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,430 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| Oberliga NRW 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,230 |
| 34th Staufer Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,300 |
| Oberliga NRW 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mykyta Volkov's chess games?
218 games by Mykyta Volkov, from Oct 2006 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 Mykyta Volkov has played.
What does Mykyta Volkov play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Mykyta Volkov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mykyta Volkov answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Mykyta Volkov play as White?
As White, Mykyta Volkov's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mykyta Volkov play as Black?
As Black, Mykyta Volkov most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Mykyta Volkov's FIDE rating?
Mykyta Volkov is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Mykyta Volkov played?
Our database contains 218 games by Mykyta Volkov, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 67 draws, 69 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mykyta Volkov?
218 games by Mykyta Volkov 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.