Prepare against Oleksandr Golinka
Ukraine · World #9,180 classical · FIDE ID 14107040
When preparing against Oleksandr Golinka, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (54%).
Our database contains 56 games by Oleksandr Golinka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleksandr Golinka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleksandr Golinka 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 | 2,183 | 2,293 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,180 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,236 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 25 | 14 | 17 | 44.6% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleksandr Golinka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleksandr Golinka's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Golinka usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Golinka usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Golinka usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Golinka usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 60.0% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
Oleksandr Golinka's chess games
All 56 games by Oleksandr Golinka 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: 25 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Ilja Derjabin | 2,401 | Mariupol Open | B91 |
| Jul 2004 | Piotr Korobkov | 2,394 | Kharkov Open | A85 |
| Dec 2002 | Yuri Gorshkov | 2,361 | ch-UKR U20 sf | C01 |
| Jan 2000 | Maxim Pavlov | 2,321 | ch-UKR | B84 |
| Jan 2000 | Jury Revin | 2,287 | ch-UKR | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariupol Open | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,384 |
| ch-UKR U20 sf | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-UKR | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,269 |
| Oberliga NRW 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,336 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| Kharkov Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,438 |
| BL2-Nord playoff 1 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleksandr Golinka's chess games?
56 games by Oleksandr Golinka, 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 Oleksandr Golinka has played.
What does Oleksandr Golinka play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Oleksandr Golinka opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleksandr Golinka answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Oleksandr Golinka play as White?
As White, Oleksandr Golinka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleksandr Golinka play as Black?
As Black, Oleksandr Golinka most often plays: Horwitz Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Oleksandr Golinka's FIDE rating?
Oleksandr Golinka is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Oleksandr Golinka played?
Our database contains 56 games by Oleksandr Golinka, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 14 draws, 17 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleksandr Golinka?
56 games by Oleksandr Golinka 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.