Prepare against Oleg M Romanishin
GM · Ukraine · World #4,573 classical · FIDE ID 14100088
When preparing against Oleg M Romanishin, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as Black, 16.9% over 65 games.
Our database contains 4,083 games by Oleg M Romanishin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oleg M Romanishin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg M Romanishin 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 | 2,286 | 2,572 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,415 | 2,443 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,387 | 2,443 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,083 | 1,532 | 1,909 | 640 | 37.5% |
| As White | 2,066 | 963 | 876 | 226 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 2,017 | 569 | 1,033 | 414 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg M Romanishin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg M Romanishin's side.
First moves as White (2,066 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 942 | 45.6% | 69.6% |
| Nf3 | 700 | 33.9% | 67.7% |
| e4 | 330 | 16.0% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 91 | 4.4% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Romanishin usually continues Nf3 (70.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Romanishin usually continues c4 (68.1% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Romanishin usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Romanishin usually continues g3 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Romanishin usually continues g3 (65.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Romanishin usually continues g3 (64.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (899 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 677 | 75.3% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 195 | 21.7% | 64.6% |
| e6 | 19 | 2.1% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (730 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 659 | 90.3% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 60 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 0.7% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Oleg M Romanishin's chess games
All 4,083 games by Oleg M Romanishin 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: 1,532 wins, 1,909 draws, 640 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 248 | 102/124/22 | 41.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 239 | 102/113/24 | 42.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 199 | 101/90/8 | 50.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 169 | 84/62/23 | 49.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 112 | 46/55/11 | 41.1% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 92 | 49/36/7 | 53.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 89 | 44/32/13 | 49.4% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 78 | 38/33/7 | 48.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 71 | 35/28/8 | 49.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 48 | 26/18/4 | 54.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 312 | 75/174/63 | 24.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 202 | 38/125/39 | 18.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 128 | 42/65/21 | 32.8% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 125 | 49/58/18 | 39.2% |
| A17 | English Opening | 120 | 29/65/26 | 24.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 102 | 32/45/25 | 31.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 83 | 28/39/16 | 33.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 66 | 22/28/16 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 65 | 21/35/9 | 32.3% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 65 | 11/36/18 | 16.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Michael Adams | 2,752 | 18th EU-Cup | E12 |
| Aug 2004 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,715 | ch-UKR 73rd | E01 |
| Jan 1980 | Mihail Tal | 2,705 | Yerevan | B47 |
| Dec 1994 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,675 | Olympiad-31 | C00 |
| Aug 1996 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,660 | Biel SKA | D63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yerevan | 1989 | 41 | 27.5 | 2,641 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2008 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,565 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1999 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,565 |
| Sarajevo | 1988 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,542 |
| Biel | 1988 | 25 | 14 | 2,602 |
| Goglidze Memorial | 1988 | 24 | 15 | 2,586 |
| Balatonbereny GM | 1996 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,628 |
| Jakarta International | 1983 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,595 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander G Beliavsky (29 games) · Rafael A Vaganian (28 games) · Yuri S Balashov (22 games) · Vladimir Epishin (14 games) · Mikhail Gurevich (11 games) · Artur Jussupow (11 games) · Bojan Kurajica (11 games) · Lubomir Ftacnik (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg M Romanishin's chess games?
4,083 games by Oleg M Romanishin, 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 M Romanishin has played.
What does Oleg M Romanishin play on the first move as White?
Across 2,066 games with White in our database, Oleg M Romanishin opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg M Romanishin answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Oleg M Romanishin play as White?
As White, Oleg M Romanishin's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (248 games, 41.1% win rate); Indian Defense (239 games, 42.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (199 games, 50.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,066 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg M Romanishin play as Black?
As Black, Oleg M Romanishin most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (312 games, 24.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (202 games, 18.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (128 games, 32.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,017 games.
What is Oleg M Romanishin's FIDE rating?
Oleg M Romanishin is currently rated 2,286 in classical chess, 2,415 in rapid and 2,387 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,572 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Oleg M Romanishin played?
Our database contains 4,083 games by Oleg M Romanishin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,532 wins, 1,909 draws, 640 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg M Romanishin?
4,083 games by Oleg M Romanishin 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.