Prepare against Nazar Tarasenko
DEU · World #24,296 classical · FIDE ID 34161430
When preparing against Nazar Tarasenko, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 118 games by Nazar Tarasenko, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nazar Tarasenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nazar Tarasenko 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 | 2,024 | 2,197 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,950 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,165 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 59 | 26 | 33 | 50.0% |
| As White | 57 | 31 | 13 | 13 | 54.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 28 | 13 | 20 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nazar Tarasenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nazar Tarasenko's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 70.2% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 17.5% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| h4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Tarasenko usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Tarasenko usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Tarasenko usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Tarasenko usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Tarasenko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tarasenko usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 81.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
Nazar Tarasenko's chess games
All 118 games by Nazar Tarasenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 59 wins, 26 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D73 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Akaki Iashvili | 2,342 | chT-World Rapid | E71 |
| Jun 2026 | Michele Di Liberto | 2,274 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | B23 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexander Hilverda | 2,240 | 27th Werther Schloss Open | E57 |
| Aug 2023 | Luisa Bashylina | 2,152 | chT-World Rapid | D15 |
| Oct 2025 | Aarush Sreeramulu | 2,139 | German Youth Teams | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,994 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 1,745 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,145 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,107 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,912 |
| LJEM 2026 - Niedersachsen U14 | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 2,001 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,628 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nazar Tarasenko's chess games?
118 games by Nazar Tarasenko, from Jul 2021 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 Nazar Tarasenko has played.
What does Nazar Tarasenko play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Nazar Tarasenko opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nazar Tarasenko answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Nazar Tarasenko play as White?
As White, Nazar Tarasenko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nazar Tarasenko play as Black?
As Black, Nazar Tarasenko most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Nazar Tarasenko's FIDE rating?
Nazar Tarasenko is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (May 2026).
How many games has Nazar Tarasenko played?
Our database contains 118 games by Nazar Tarasenko, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 26 draws, 33 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nazar Tarasenko?
118 games by Nazar Tarasenko 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.