Prepare against Oleg Rychkov
FM · Russia · World #1,582 classical · FIDE ID 4122852
Our database contains 399 games by Oleg Rychkov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Rychkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Rychkov 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 | 2,405 | 2,443 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,417 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,337 | 2,504 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 193 | 54 | 152 | 48.4% |
| As White | 201 | 107 | 30 | 64 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 198 | 86 | 24 | 88 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Rychkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Rychkov's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 65.7% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 25 | 12.4% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 9.0% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 17 | 8.5% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.5% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Rychkov usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rychkov usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rychkov usually continues d4 (95.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Rychkov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Rychkov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Rychkov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 42.0% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 31 | 35.2% | 38.7% |
| c6 | 17 | 19.3% | 61.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 72.3% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 15.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Oleg Rychkov's chess games
All 399 games by Oleg Rychkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 193 wins, 54 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C11 | French Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 13/0/8 | 61.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,696 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Jun 2024 | David Navara | 2,682 | Titled Tue Early | A67 |
| Jun 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,654 | Titled Tue | E04 |
| Nov 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | C04 |
| Jun 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,648 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 219 | 128 | 2,440 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 14 | 7 | 2,450 |
| Vladivostok Meridian Open Rapid | 2015 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,414 |
| 65th ch-RUS Higher League | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,294 |
| Vladivostok Russian Cup | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
| 67th ch-RUS Higher League | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,332 |
| Vladivostok Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,240 |
| 72nd ch-RUS Higher League | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,478 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Rychkov's chess games?
399 games by Oleg Rychkov, from Jul 2008 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 Rychkov has played.
What does Oleg Rychkov play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Oleg Rychkov opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Rychkov answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Oleg Rychkov play as White?
As White, Oleg Rychkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Rychkov play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Rychkov most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 69.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Oleg Rychkov's FIDE rating?
Oleg Rychkov is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,337 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,443 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Oleg Rychkov played?
Our database contains 399 games by Oleg Rychkov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 54 draws, 152 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Rychkov?
399 games by Oleg Rychkov 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.