Prepare against Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi
CM · Ukraine · World #4,359 classical · FIDE ID 34110500
When preparing against Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi, expect 1.b3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 47.7% over 44 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi 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 | 2,293 | 2,293 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,200 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,223 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 84 | 17 | 69 | 49.4% |
| As White | 86 | 44 | 10 | 32 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 84 | 40 | 7 | 37 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 44 | 51.2% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 19 | 22.1% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 10.5% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 51% of White games, 55.7% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Kuzhylnyi usually continues Bb2 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kuzhylnyi usually continues Bb2 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kuzhylnyi usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (68% of these games) — Kuzhylnyi usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Kuzhylnyi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Kuzhylnyi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 33.3% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.2% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 15.2% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 64.0% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 12.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi's chess games
All 170 games by Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 84 wins, 17 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 44 | 21/7/16 | 47.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B68 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Rasmus Svane | 2,623 | Titled Tue Early | D77 |
| Jul 2024 | Temur Kuybokarov | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | D52 |
| Jun 2023 | Narayanan Rajeswari Visakh | 2,542 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Apr 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,537 | Titled Tue Late | A11 |
| Jun 2023 | Abdulla Gadimbayli | 2,483 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 156 | 82.5 | 2,336 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,307 |
| Jupiter FISCA Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 2,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi's chess games?
170 games by Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi, from Oct 2017 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 Kuzhylnyi has played.
What does Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi opens with 1.b3 (51% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi play as White?
As White, Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi play as Black?
As Black, Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi's FIDE rating?
Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi played?
Our database contains 170 games by Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 17 draws, 69 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi?
170 games by Oleksandr Kuzhylnyi 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.