Prepare against Valeriy Neverov
GM · Ukraine · World #3,924 classical · FIDE ID 14100150
Our database contains 2,836 games by Valeriy Neverov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Valeriy Neverov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriy Neverov 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 | 2,305 | 2,583 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,404 | 2,544 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,502 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,836 | 1,178 | 1,106 | 551 | 41.5% |
| As White | 1,414 | 690 | 500 | 223 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 1,422 | 488 | 606 | 328 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeriy Neverov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeriy Neverov's side.
First moves as White (1,414 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,041 | 73.6% | 67.2% |
| c4 | 178 | 12.6% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 150 | 10.6% | 67.0% |
| e4 | 36 | 2.5% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 67.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Neverov usually continues c4 (66.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Neverov usually continues c4 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Neverov usually continues c4 (76.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 64.6% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Neverov usually continues Nc3 (64.1% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Neverov usually continues Nc3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Neverov usually continues Nf3 (77.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (697 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 572 | 82.1% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 87 | 12.5% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 2.9% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 2.3% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (507 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 354 | 69.8% | 57.6% |
| d5 | 133 | 26.2% | 49.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Valeriy Neverov's chess games
All 2,836 games by Valeriy Neverov 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: 1,178 wins, 1,106 draws, 551 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 208 | 97/80/31 | 46.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 130 | 61/54/15 | 46.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 88 | 34/35/18 | 38.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 77 | 33/24/20 | 42.9% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 73 | 45/18/10 | 61.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 67 | 47/14/6 | 70.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 65 | 29/26/10 | 44.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 56 | 30/15/11 | 53.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 48 | 26/11/11 | 54.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 45 | 25/13/7 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 233 | 78/98/57 | 33.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 136 | 56/42/38 | 41.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 104 | 42/41/21 | 40.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 92 | 29/45/18 | 31.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 52 | 10/30/12 | 19.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 47 | 15/22/10 | 31.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 41 | 5/27/9 | 12.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 14/12/10 | 38.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 18/15/3 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 8/17/10 | 22.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,665 | 6th ch-EU | D38 |
| May 2013 | Georg Meier | 2,655 | 14th ch-EUR | B15 |
| Jan 2016 | Ivan Popov | 2,650 | 14th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | D49 |
| Aug 2005 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,643 | ch-UKR KO 74th | A14 |
| Mar 2014 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,643 | 15th ch-EU | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR | 2015 | 62 | 33 | 2,492 |
| ch-URS U26 | 1990 | 57 | 32.5 | 2,520 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2021 | 38 | 24.5 | 2,489 |
| St Petersburg Open | 1995 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,485 |
| Dieren Open | 2011 | 27 | 17 | 2,447 |
| RUS-Cup | 2000 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,517 |
| Pardubice Open | 1995 | 23 | 16.5 | 2,561 |
| Nikolaev zt | 1995 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,527 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zoltan Varga (12 games) · David Berczes (11 games) · Valeriy Aveskulov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriy Neverov's chess games?
2,836 games by Valeriy Neverov, 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 Valeriy Neverov has played.
What does Valeriy Neverov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,414 games with White in our database, Valeriy Neverov opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriy Neverov answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Valeriy Neverov play as White?
As White, Valeriy Neverov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (208 games, 46.6% win rate); Slav Defense (130 games, 46.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (88 games, 38.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,414 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriy Neverov play as Black?
As Black, Valeriy Neverov most often plays: Sicilian (233 games, 33.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (136 games, 41.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (104 games, 40.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,422 games.
What is Valeriy Neverov's FIDE rating?
Valeriy Neverov is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,404 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,583 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Valeriy Neverov played?
Our database contains 2,836 games by Valeriy Neverov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,178 wins, 1,106 draws, 551 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriy Neverov?
2,836 games by Valeriy Neverov 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.