Prepare against Oleksii Rai
Ireland · World #64,371 classical · FIDE ID 2531526
When preparing against Oleksii Rai, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Oleksii Rai, covering Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oleksii Rai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleksii Rai 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 | 1,840 | 2,002 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,821 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,689 | 1,737 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 9 | 7 | 24 | 22.5% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleksii Rai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleksii Rai's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 39.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Rai usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Rai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Rai usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rai usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
Oleksii Rai's chess games
All 40 games by Oleksii Rai in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | John Healy | 1,928 | 105th ch-IRL 2026 | B28 |
| Jun 2025 | Padraig Hughes | 1,904 | Thomson Masters Drogheda | C50 |
| Jun 2025 | Gabor Bolkeny | 1,898 | Thomson Masters Drogheda | B00 |
| Aug 2025 | Nemhain Doolin | 1,849 | 104th ch-IRL | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Francesco Rosano | 1,624 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,805 |
| 105th ch-IRL 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,901 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,704 |
| Thomson Masters Drogheda | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,909 |
| Cavan Chess Congress 2026 Masters | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,539 |
| Irish National Club Championship 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,707 |
| Dublin Easter International Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,515 |
| DCU Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleksii Rai's chess games?
40 games by Oleksii Rai, from Sep 2024 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 Oleksii Rai has played.
What does Oleksii Rai play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Oleksii Rai opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleksii Rai answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Oleksii Rai play as White?
As White, Oleksii Rai's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleksii Rai play as Black?
As Black, Oleksii Rai most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Oleksii Rai's FIDE rating?
Oleksii Rai is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid and 1,689 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Oleksii Rai played?
Our database contains 40 games by Oleksii Rai, covering Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleksii Rai?
40 games by Oleksii Rai 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.