Prepare against Oleg Bykovskiy
FM · Ukraine · World #7,930 classical · FIDE ID 14129825
Our database contains 449 games by Oleg Bykovskiy, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Bykovskiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Bykovskiy 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 | 2,205 | 2,397 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,387 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,330 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 449 | 179 | 105 | 165 | 39.9% |
| As White | 220 | 89 | 56 | 75 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 229 | 90 | 49 | 90 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Bykovskiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Bykovskiy's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 55.5% | 59.0% |
| d4 | 67 | 30.5% | 38.1% |
| Nc3 | 13 | 5.9% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.8% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.8% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bykovskiy usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bykovskiy usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bykovskiy usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bykovskiy usually continues c4 (31.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Bykovskiy usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Bykovskiy usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 38.3% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 18 | 15.0% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 14 | 11.7% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 8.3% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 6.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 73.5% | 43.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.4% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Oleg Bykovskiy's chess games
All 449 games by Oleg Bykovskiy in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 179 wins, 105 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 45 | 18/3/24 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A40 | French Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,570 | ch-UKR rapid | D85 |
| Jun 2018 | Alikhan Irgaliyev | 2,442 | Minsk rapid Open 2 | A13 |
| Jan 2025 | Sahib Singh | 2,430 | Titled Tue Early | B03 |
| Apr 2016 | Maxim Polyakov | 2,414 | Olkhovskiy Memorial Rapid | D02 |
| Jul 2021 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,404 | Kiev Spring Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 137 | 53.5 | 2,113 |
| Lvov Tradition IM 01 | 2018 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,413 |
| Chernivtsi Open | 2021 | 17 | 12 | 2,169 |
| Lvov Tradition 09 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,361 |
| ch-UKR U10 | 2001 | 11 | 7 | – |
| Vinnytsia City Cup | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,007 |
| Mukachevo Summer Open | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,257 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,467 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Bykovskiy's chess games?
449 games by Oleg Bykovskiy, from Jan 2010 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 Oleg Bykovskiy has played.
What does Oleg Bykovskiy play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Oleg Bykovskiy opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Bykovskiy answers 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Oleg Bykovskiy play as White?
As White, Oleg Bykovskiy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Bykovskiy play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Bykovskiy most often plays: Alekhine Defense (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Oleg Bykovskiy's FIDE rating?
Oleg Bykovskiy is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Oleg Bykovskiy played?
Our database contains 449 games by Oleg Bykovskiy, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 105 draws, 165 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Bykovskiy?
449 games by Oleg Bykovskiy 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.