Prepare against Oleg Tuka
IM · Ukraine · World #5,891 classical · FIDE ID 14114453
When preparing against Oleg Tuka, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 88 games by Oleg Tuka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Tuka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Tuka 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 | 2,250 | 2,429 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,429 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,325 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 37 | 29 | 22 | 42.0% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 47 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Tuka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Tuka's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 65.9% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 8 | 19.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Tuka usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Tuka usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Tuka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tuka usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Tuka usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tuka usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 95.0% | 63.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Oleg Tuka's chess games
All 88 games by Oleg Tuka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 37 wins, 29 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Alexander Nosenko | 2,509 | Chernigov | E12 |
| Jan 2003 | Evgenij Piankov | 2,370 | UKR tt | D03 |
| Jan 2005 | Giorgi Chokhonelidze | 2,300 | Chernigov | A47 |
| Jan 2005 | Olga Dolzhikova | 2,257 | Chernigov | E66 |
| Jan 2005 | Mikhail Fiodorov | 2,185 | Chernigov | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chernigov | 2005 | 14 | 10 | 2,512 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| UKR Summer Youth Games | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,342 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 1999 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,434 |
| 2nd IBCA chT-EU Blind | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,251 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,212 |
| Kiev Ukraine CC | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 2,131 |
| 13th SLO-ch Blind Int | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Tuka's chess games?
88 games by Oleg Tuka, from Apr 2003 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 Tuka has played.
What does Oleg Tuka play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Oleg Tuka opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Tuka answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oleg Tuka play as White?
As White, Oleg Tuka's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Tuka play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Tuka most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Oleg Tuka's FIDE rating?
Oleg Tuka is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Oleg Tuka played?
Our database contains 88 games by Oleg Tuka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 29 draws, 22 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Tuka?
88 games by Oleg Tuka 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.