Prepare against Roman Kifliuk
Ukraine · World #51,153 classical · FIDE ID 14164752
When preparing against Roman Kifliuk, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%).
Our database contains 35 games by Roman Kifliuk, covering Jul 2014 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Roman Kifliuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Kifliuk 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 | 1,890 | 1,890 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,072 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,122 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 18 | 3 | 14 | 51.4% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 41.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 197 rated games against 155 different opponents, across 21 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 88.9% | 1,590 | 1,901 | 5 |
| Rapid | 78 | 40 | 11 | 27 | 51.3% | 1,985 | 2,044 | 7 |
| Blitz | 110 | 56 | 15 | 39 | 50.9% | 1,998 | 2,043 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 70 | 15 | 15 | 40 | 21.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 99 | 69 | 11 | 19 | 69.7% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 21 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1,924 | 2,024 |
| 2025 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 1,850 | 2,030 |
| 2024 | 25 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1,948 | 1,998 |
| 2023 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2,037 | 2,112 |
| 2021 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1,830 | 1,914 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,817 | 1,950 |
| 2018 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1,918 | 1,955 |
| 2017 | 39 | 20 | 4 | 15 | 2,027 | 2,072 |
| 2016 | 31 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 2,136 | 2,136 |
| 2014 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2,077 | 2,033 |
Where Roman Kifliuk has played
Ukraine (20) · Malta (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Kifliuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Kifliuk's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kifliuk usually continues f4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kifliuk usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Kifliuk usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Roman Kifliuk's chess games
All 35 games by Roman Kifliuk in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 18 wins, 3 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Filip Haring | 2,306 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | B30 |
| May 2020 | Ronan Le Goff | 2,267 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A84 |
| Nov 2018 | Igor Babiy | 2,260 | Golubev Cup | B01 |
| May 2020 | Milan Borkovec | 2,219 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | C33 |
| Nov 2018 | Yury Galichin | 2,146 | Golubev Cup | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golubev Cup | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,366 |
| European Amateur Chess Championships 2025 | U1700 | 2025 | 8 | 7 | 1,866 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,292 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,832 |
| 2nd Kiev All Ukranian | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Kifliuk's chess games?
35 games by Roman Kifliuk, from Jul 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 Roman Kifliuk has played.
What does Roman Kifliuk play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Roman Kifliuk opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Kifliuk answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Roman Kifliuk play as White?
As White, Roman Kifliuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Kifliuk play as Black?
As Black, Roman Kifliuk most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Roman Kifliuk's FIDE rating?
Roman Kifliuk is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Roman Kifliuk played?
Our database contains 35 games by Roman Kifliuk, covering Jul 2014 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 3 draws, 14 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Kifliuk?
35 games by Roman Kifliuk 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.