Prepare against Nazar Ustianovich
FM · CHE · World #3,802 classical · FIDE ID 14109778
Our database contains 433 games by Nazar Ustianovich, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nazar Ustianovich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nazar Ustianovich 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 | 2,309 | 2,403 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,298 | 2,391 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,319 | 2,373 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 433 | 185 | 162 | 86 | 42.7% |
| As White | 221 | 100 | 80 | 41 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 212 | 85 | 82 | 45 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nazar Ustianovich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nazar Ustianovich's side.
First moves as White (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 49.3% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 85 | 38.5% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 18 | 8.1% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ustianovich usually continues c4 (71.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ustianovich usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Ustianovich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ustianovich usually continues c4 (67.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ustianovich usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Ustianovich usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 28 | 31.1% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 12.2% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 10.0% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 61.8% | 41.8% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 25.8% | 76.1% |
| f5 | 6 | 6.7% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Nazar Ustianovich's chess games
All 433 games by Nazar Ustianovich in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 185 wins, 162 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 8/13/1 | 36.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 8/12/1 | 38.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 37 | 6/18/13 | 16.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Maciej Klekowski | 2,479 | ch-EU Blitz | D19 |
| Aug 2023 | Jonny Hector | 2,466 | Gothenburg Manhem | C50 |
| Jul 2014 | Zoran Runic | 2,410 | Styrian Open A | C41 |
| Aug 2003 | Mikhailo Oleksienko | 2,405 | Lvov | B80 |
| Dec 2011 | Zbigniew Strzemiecki | 2,403 | ch-EU rapid | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2020 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,337 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,390 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 16 | 8 | 2,273 |
| Chervonograd IM-B | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 2,235 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,449 |
| Lvov | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,463 |
| Kochan Memorial Open 27th | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,337 |
| 12th Calvia Amateur Open | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nazar Ustianovich's chess games?
433 games by Nazar Ustianovich, from Apr 2003 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 Nazar Ustianovich has played.
What does Nazar Ustianovich play on the first move as White?
Across 221 games with White in our database, Nazar Ustianovich opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nazar Ustianovich answers 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Nazar Ustianovich play as White?
As White, Nazar Ustianovich's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 221 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nazar Ustianovich play as Black?
As Black, Nazar Ustianovich most often plays: Slav Defense (37 games, 16.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Nazar Ustianovich's FIDE rating?
Nazar Ustianovich is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess, 2,298 in rapid and 2,319 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Nazar Ustianovich played?
Our database contains 433 games by Nazar Ustianovich, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 185 wins, 162 draws, 86 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nazar Ustianovich?
433 games by Nazar Ustianovich 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.