Prepare against Oleg Gubanov
IM · Ireland · World #5,054 classical · FIDE ID 14115115
Our database contains 417 games by Oleg Gubanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Gubanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Gubanov 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 | 2,272 | 2,408 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,322 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,322 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 417 | 166 | 49 | 202 | 39.8% |
| As White | 204 | 89 | 23 | 92 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 213 | 77 | 26 | 110 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Gubanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Gubanov's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 68.1% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 62 | 30.4% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gubanov usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gubanov usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gubanov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Gubanov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gubanov usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Gubanov usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 79.8% | 41.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 9.1% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b5 | 43 | 60.6% | 41.9% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 31.0% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Oleg Gubanov's chess games
All 417 games by Oleg Gubanov 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: 166 wins, 49 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 35 | 16/1/18 | 45.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 78 | 30/5/43 | 38.5% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 43 | 16/4/23 | 37.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| E33 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue | A37 |
| Mar 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Nov 2021 | Luka Budisavljevic | 2,511 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Sep 2021 | Mika Karttunen | 2,485 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Sep 2021 | Stanislav Blednov | 2,465 | Titled Tue | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 280 | 111.5 | 2,186 |
| Yuzhny Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| ch-UKR sf U18 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,293 |
| Dublin Irish New Year IM | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
| ch-UKR sf U20 | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,336 |
| UKR games U16 B1 2nd | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| 2nd Colonia de Sant Jordi Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Gubanov's chess games?
417 games by Oleg Gubanov, 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 Oleg Gubanov has played.
What does Oleg Gubanov play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Oleg Gubanov opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Gubanov answers 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Oleg Gubanov play as White?
As White, Oleg Gubanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Gubanov play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Gubanov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (78 games, 38.5% win rate); Polish Defense (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Oleg Gubanov's FIDE rating?
Oleg Gubanov is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Oleg Gubanov played?
Our database contains 417 games by Oleg Gubanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 49 draws, 202 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Gubanov?
417 games by Oleg Gubanov 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.