Prepare against Oleksandr Dovgaliuk
FM · Ukraine · World #4,407 classical · FIDE ID 14167247
When preparing against Oleksandr Dovgaliuk, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 388 games by Oleksandr Dovgaliuk, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oleksandr Dovgaliuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleksandr Dovgaliuk 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 | 2,291 | 2,332 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,319 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,388 | 2,388 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 151 | 60 | 177 | 38.9% |
| As White | 193 | 88 | 35 | 70 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 195 | 63 | 25 | 107 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleksandr Dovgaliuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleksandr Dovgaliuk's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 62.7% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 46 | 23.8% | 66.3% |
| c4 | 11 | 5.7% | 13.6% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 4.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Dovgaliuk usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Dovgaliuk usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Dovgaliuk usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Dovgaliuk usually continues Bg5 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Dovgaliuk usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Dovgaliuk usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 64.3% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 17 | 20.2% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.5% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 45.2% | 17.9% |
| d5 | 26 | 41.9% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Oleksandr Dovgaliuk's chess games
All 388 games by Oleksandr Dovgaliuk in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 151 wins, 60 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,613 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B21 |
| Apr 2024 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,571 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Nov 2025 | Marin Bosiocic | 2,521 | European Blitz 2025 | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Milosz Szpar | 2,499 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B13 |
| Jun 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 186 | 77.5 | 2,178 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11 | 2,292 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,256 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,175 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,172 |
| Silves Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleksandr Dovgaliuk's chess games?
388 games by Oleksandr Dovgaliuk, from Feb 2015 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 Oleksandr Dovgaliuk has played.
What does Oleksandr Dovgaliuk play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Oleksandr Dovgaliuk opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleksandr Dovgaliuk answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Oleksandr Dovgaliuk play as White?
As White, Oleksandr Dovgaliuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleksandr Dovgaliuk play as Black?
As Black, Oleksandr Dovgaliuk most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Oleksandr Dovgaliuk's FIDE rating?
Oleksandr Dovgaliuk is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,388 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Oleksandr Dovgaliuk played?
Our database contains 388 games by Oleksandr Dovgaliuk, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 60 draws, 177 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleksandr Dovgaliuk?
388 games by Oleksandr Dovgaliuk 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.