Prepare against Roman Khristovoy
Ukraine · World #12,352 classical · FIDE ID 14142066
When preparing against Roman Khristovoy, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Roman Khristovoy, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Khristovoy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Khristovoy 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 | 2,137 | 2,137 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,165 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,181 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Khristovoy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Khristovoy's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 69.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Khristovoy usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Khristovoy usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Khristovoy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Khristovoy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Roman Khristovoy's chess games
All 30 games by Roman Khristovoy in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Leonid Nikolaev | 2,206 | Dragomanov Fit Masters | A59 |
| Oct 2025 | Alexander Alexikov | 2,176 | Dragomanov Fit Masters | C50 |
| Oct 2025 | Vladimir Romanov | 1,925 | Dragomanov Fit Masters | A25 |
| Nov 2018 | Artem Kravchenko | 1,610 | Golubev Cup | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golubev Cup | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,255 |
| ch-UKR U10 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Dragomanov Fit Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,202 |
| ch-UKR Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,091 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Khristovoy's chess games?
30 games by Roman Khristovoy, from Aug 2013 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 Roman Khristovoy has played.
What does Roman Khristovoy play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Roman Khristovoy opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Khristovoy answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Roman Khristovoy play as White?
As White, Roman Khristovoy's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Khristovoy play as Black?
As Black, Roman Khristovoy most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Roman Khristovoy's FIDE rating?
Roman Khristovoy is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Roman Khristovoy played?
Our database contains 30 games by Roman Khristovoy, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Khristovoy?
30 games by Roman Khristovoy 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.