Prepare against Petro Golubka
GM · Canada · World #2,614 classical · FIDE ID 14114224
When preparing against Petro Golubka, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 29.0% over 62 games.
Our database contains 2,486 games by Petro Golubka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petro Golubka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petro Golubka 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 | 2,354 | 2,509 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,461 | 2,518 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,426 | 2,538 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,486 | 1,162 | 836 | 488 | 46.7% |
| As White | 1,238 | 625 | 395 | 218 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 1,248 | 537 | 441 | 270 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petro Golubka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petro Golubka's side.
First moves as White (1,238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 734 | 59.3% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 348 | 28.1% | 68.0% |
| c4 | 57 | 4.6% | 68.4% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 3.2% | 71.8% |
| b3 | 24 | 1.9% | 68.8% |
| a3 | 13 | 1.1% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Golubka usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Golubka usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Golubka usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Golubka usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Golubka usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Golubka usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (600 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 278 | 46.3% | 62.9% |
| e5 | 158 | 26.3% | 57.0% |
| e6 | 70 | 11.7% | 62.9% |
| c6 | 27 | 4.5% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 18 | 3.0% | 61.1% |
| b6 | 17 | 2.8% | 67.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (423 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 192 | 45.4% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 177 | 41.8% | 57.3% |
| f5 | 11 | 2.6% | 54.5% |
| b6 | 8 | 1.9% | 93.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 1.7% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 1.7% | 78.6% |
Petro Golubka's chess games
All 2,486 games by Petro Golubka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,162 wins, 836 draws, 488 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 113 | 46/39/28 | 40.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 55 | 28/18/9 | 50.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 52 | 27/13/12 | 51.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 47 | 30/10/7 | 63.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 25/13/5 | 58.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 40 | 24/14/2 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 35 | 16/13/6 | 45.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 16/7/6 | 55.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 15/9/4 | 53.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 101 | 51/24/26 | 50.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78 | 45/18/15 | 57.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 62 | 24/21/17 | 38.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 62 | 18/30/14 | 29.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 52 | 26/13/13 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 39 | 12/15/12 | 30.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 34 | 10/12/12 | 29.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 13/10/10 | 39.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 33 | 16/12/5 | 48.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 16/6/10 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,777 | Titled Tue | E16 |
| Apr 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,725 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | D11 |
| Feb 2023 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,686 | Titled Tue Early | C20 |
| Feb 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Feb 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,670 | Titled Tue | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 648 | 417 | 2,450 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 40 | 21.5 | 2,511 |
| Gothenburg Manhem-A | 2019 | 36 | 20 | 2,495 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 34 | 24.5 | 2,459 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 34 | 16.5 | 2,412 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2019 | 32 | 27 | 2,510 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2021 | 31 | 19 | 2,434 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 31 | 23 | 2,418 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Artem Omelja (16 games) · Vitaliy Bernadskiy (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petro Golubka's chess games?
2,486 games by Petro Golubka, from Apr 2003 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 Petro Golubka has played.
What does Petro Golubka play on the first move as White?
Across 1,238 games with White in our database, Petro Golubka opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petro Golubka answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Petro Golubka play as White?
As White, Petro Golubka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (113 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 50.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (52 games, 51.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petro Golubka play as Black?
As Black, Petro Golubka most often plays: Sicilian (101 games, 50.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (78 games, 57.7% win rate); Indian Defense (62 games, 38.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,248 games.
What is Petro Golubka's FIDE rating?
Petro Golubka is currently rated 2,354 in classical chess, 2,461 in rapid and 2,426 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,509 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Petro Golubka played?
Our database contains 2,486 games by Petro Golubka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,162 wins, 836 draws, 488 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petro Golubka?
2,486 games by Petro Golubka 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.