Prepare against Olena Kucherenko
WCM · Canada · World #31,881 classical · FIDE ID 14117304
Our database contains 58 games by Olena Kucherenko, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olena Kucherenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olena Kucherenko 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 | 1,975 | 2,090 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 2,049 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 2,049 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 27 | 3 | 28 | 46.6% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olena Kucherenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olena Kucherenko's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Kucherenko usually continues Nc3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kucherenko usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Kucherenko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Olena Kucherenko's chess games
All 58 games by Olena Kucherenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 27 wins, 3 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Anna Novikova | 2,264 | Motiva Online Blitz w | B23 |
| May 2007 | Diana Arutyunova | 2,220 | ch-UKR sf w | B22 |
| Jun 2005 | Viktoria Bashkite | 2,205 | 6th ch-EU w | B52 |
| Jun 2005 | Larisa Kalinina | 2,177 | 6th ch-EU w | B23 |
| May 2006 | Anatolij Savvopulo | 2,149 | ch-UKR sf | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th ch-EU w | 2005 | 12 | 5 | 2,097 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,933 |
| ch-UKR sf w | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| Rodatychi Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,283 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
| Canadian Closed w | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olena Kucherenko's chess games?
58 games by Olena Kucherenko, from Apr 2004 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 Olena Kucherenko has played.
What does Olena Kucherenko play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Olena Kucherenko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olena Kucherenko answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Olena Kucherenko play as White?
As White, Olena Kucherenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olena Kucherenko play as Black?
As Black, Olena Kucherenko most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Olena Kucherenko's FIDE rating?
Olena Kucherenko is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Olena Kucherenko played?
Our database contains 58 games by Olena Kucherenko, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 3 draws, 28 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olena Kucherenko?
58 games by Olena Kucherenko 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.