Prepare against Oleksandr Sulypa
GM · Ukraine · World #1,021 classical · FIDE ID 14100487
Our database contains 667 games by Oleksandr Sulypa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleksandr Sulypa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleksandr Sulypa 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 | 2,450 | 2,510 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,510 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,377 | 2,510 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 667 | 249 | 274 | 144 | 37.3% |
| As White | 335 | 152 | 135 | 48 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 332 | 97 | 139 | 96 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleksandr Sulypa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleksandr Sulypa's side.
First moves as White (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 170 | 50.7% | 67.1% |
| e4 | 107 | 31.9% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 31 | 9.3% | 67.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 7.8% | 65.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sulypa usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Sulypa usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Sulypa usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Sulypa usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Sulypa usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sulypa usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 56.6% | 60.5% |
| e5 | 50 | 35.0% | 47.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 65.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 39 | 33.3% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Oleksandr Sulypa's chess games
All 667 games by Oleksandr Sulypa 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: 249 wins, 274 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 33 | 19/11/3 | 57.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 28 | 13/14/1 | 46.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 24 | 3/13/8 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 2/11/3 | 12.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 0/9/5 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Anthony Miles | 2,595 | Groningen Open | C01 |
| Nov 1998 | Vladimir Malaniuk | 2,590 | Donetzk zt | C78 |
| Oct 1999 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,586 | 3rd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D00 |
| Jan 1996 | Mihai Suba | 2,565 | 1st Ubeda Open | B82 |
| Sep 2002 | Sergey Ivanov | 2,561 | 18th EU-Cup | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 23 | 9 | 2,373 |
| chT-UKR | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,311 |
| 4th ch-EU | 2003 | 13 | 6 | 2,420 |
| 6th Warsaw AIG Life Rapid | 2006 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,443 |
| Alushta Puchko Memorial | 2000 | 13 | 6 | 2,405 |
| Gonfreville Master | 1999 | 12 | 6 | 2,436 |
| Olomouc Valoz Cup GM-A | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,464 |
| Donetzk zt | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,539 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleksandr Sulypa's chess games?
667 games by Oleksandr Sulypa, 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 Sulypa has played.
What does Oleksandr Sulypa play on the first move as White?
Across 335 games with White in our database, Oleksandr Sulypa opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleksandr Sulypa answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Oleksandr Sulypa play as White?
As White, Oleksandr Sulypa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 57.6% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 335 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleksandr Sulypa play as Black?
As Black, Oleksandr Sulypa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 332 games.
What is Oleksandr Sulypa's FIDE rating?
Oleksandr Sulypa is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid and 2,377 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,510 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Oleksandr Sulypa played?
Our database contains 667 games by Oleksandr Sulypa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 274 draws, 144 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleksandr Sulypa?
667 games by Oleksandr Sulypa 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.