Prepare against Oleg Cukovs
United Kingdom · World #56,783 classical · FIDE ID 415227
Our database contains 96 games by Oleg Cukovs, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Cukovs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Cukovs 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 | 1,867 | 1,949 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33.3% |
| As White | 47 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Cukovs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Cukovs's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 74.5% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.6% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Cukovs usually continues c3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cukovs usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cukovs usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Cukovs usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Cukovs usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Cukovs usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 23.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 33.3% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 95.0% | 57.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Oleg Cukovs's chess games
All 96 games by Oleg Cukovs in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 32 wins, 30 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | John J Carleton | 2,254 | ch-BCF Weekender Atkins | B03 |
| Jan 2000 | Audrius Minelga | 2,122 | Plunge Open | D45 |
| Sep 2015 | Robert Hanson | 1,916 | Bolton 4NCL Open B | D36 |
| Jun 2019 | Ifan Rathbone-Jones | 1,887 | 4th North Wales Open | D20 |
| Aug 2013 | Raymond J Ilett | 1,881 | ch-BCF Weekender Atkins | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plunge Open | 2001 | 26 | 10 | 2,085 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Major Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,787 |
| 19th Telford 4NCL Open B | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 1,785 |
| 15th 4NCL Online Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,646 |
| 4th North Wales Open | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-BCF Weekender Atkins | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,168 |
| 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,670 |
| 1st Birmingham 4NCL Open B | 2015 | 4 | 3 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Cukovs's chess games?
96 games by Oleg Cukovs, from Mar 2014 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 Cukovs has played.
What does Oleg Cukovs play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Oleg Cukovs opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Cukovs answers 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Oleg Cukovs play as White?
As White, Oleg Cukovs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Cukovs play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Cukovs most often plays: Alekhine Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Oleg Cukovs's FIDE rating?
Oleg Cukovs is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Oleg Cukovs played?
Our database contains 96 games by Oleg Cukovs, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 30 draws, 34 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Cukovs?
96 games by Oleg Cukovs 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.