Prepare against Oleg Verbytski
United Kingdom · World #6,816 classical · FIDE ID 495506
When preparing against Oleg Verbytski, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 391 games by Oleg Verbytski, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Verbytski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Verbytski 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 | 2,228 | 2,273 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,172 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,140 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 391 | 166 | 70 | 155 | 42.5% |
| As White | 198 | 79 | 34 | 85 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 193 | 87 | 36 | 70 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Verbytski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Verbytski's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 197 | 99.5% | 48.2% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Verbytski usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Verbytski usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Verbytski usually continues d4 (35.2% score)
- 1.g4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Verbytski usually continues h3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 100.0% | 63.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 83.3% | 45.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 14.8% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Oleg Verbytski's chess games
All 391 games by Oleg Verbytski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - 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, 70 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 33 | 11/3/19 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 26 | 8/3/15 | 30.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 16/2/8 | 61.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sina Movahed | 2,596 | Titled Tue | B95 |
| Apr 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tuesday | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Ashraf,Artin | 2,470 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | D00 |
| May 2026 | Gutman,G | 2,445 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Zwardon,V | 2,425 | Sheffield IM 2026 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 95 | 43 | 2,228 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,315 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 2,238 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,101 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,290 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,298 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,173 |
| 15th London Classic Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Verbytski's chess games?
391 games by Oleg Verbytski, from Apr 2020 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 Verbytski has played.
What does Oleg Verbytski play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Oleg Verbytski opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Verbytski answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Oleg Verbytski play as White?
As White, Oleg Verbytski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Verbytski play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Verbytski most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Oleg Verbytski's FIDE rating?
Oleg Verbytski is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Oleg Verbytski played?
Our database contains 391 games by Oleg Verbytski, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 70 draws, 155 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Verbytski?
391 games by Oleg Verbytski 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.