Prepare against Olexandr Zakordonets
Ukraine · World #37,952 classical · FIDE ID 14162504
When preparing against Olexandr Zakordonets, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 43 games by Olexandr Zakordonets, covering Mar 2014 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Olexandr Zakordonets's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olexandr Zakordonets 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 | 1,946 | 1,985 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,147 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,182 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 37.2% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olexandr Zakordonets's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olexandr Zakordonets's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 66.7% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Zakordonets usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zakordonets usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zakordonets usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Zakordonets usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Zakordonets usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Olexandr Zakordonets's chess games
All 43 games by Olexandr Zakordonets in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Lubomir Mikhaletz | 2,144 | Kovel - Open , Cup 03.05.2026 (Rapid) | B00 |
| May 2026 | Andrii Moisiiuk | 2,144 | Kovel - Open , Cup 03.05.2026 (Rapid) | C50 |
| Dec 2023 | Mihail Gerasimenyk | 2,136 | 3rd Morshyn GP | B13 |
| Feb 2021 | Irina Petrova | 2,120 | Bogdanovich Mem Qual 2 | A41 |
| May 2026 | Ivan Khilchuk | 2,006 | Kovel - Open , Cup 03.05.2026 (Rapid) | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volyn Championship final 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,013 |
| Bogdanovich Mem Qual 2 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 2,014 |
| Volyn Chess Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| 3rd Brody Bryvka Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| Kovel - Open , Cup 03.05.2026 (Rapid) | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,308 |
| Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,893 |
| 3rd Morshyn GP | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-UKR 92nd Blitz | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olexandr Zakordonets's chess games?
43 games by Olexandr Zakordonets, from Mar 2014 to Nov 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 Olexandr Zakordonets has played.
What does Olexandr Zakordonets play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Olexandr Zakordonets opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olexandr Zakordonets answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Olexandr Zakordonets play as White?
As White, Olexandr Zakordonets's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olexandr Zakordonets play as Black?
As Black, Olexandr Zakordonets most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Olexandr Zakordonets's FIDE rating?
Olexandr Zakordonets is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Olexandr Zakordonets played?
Our database contains 43 games by Olexandr Zakordonets, covering Mar 2014 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olexandr Zakordonets?
43 games by Olexandr Zakordonets 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.