Prepare against Roman Kovalskyi
Ukraine · World #12,016 classical · FIDE ID 14184214
When preparing against Roman Kovalskyi, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 403 games by Roman Kovalskyi, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Roman Kovalskyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Kovalskyi 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 | 2,142 | 2,272 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,093 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,273 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 403 | 165 | 61 | 177 | 40.9% |
| As White | 204 | 100 | 25 | 79 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 199 | 65 | 36 | 98 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Kovalskyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Kovalskyi's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 196 | 96.1% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.5% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kovalskyi usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kovalskyi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kovalskyi usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Kovalskyi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kovalskyi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 97.3% | 48.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 91.1% | 35.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
Roman Kovalskyi's chess games
All 403 games by Roman Kovalskyi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Sep 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: 165 wins, 61 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 23 | 15/2/6 | 65.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 38 | 18/3/17 | 47.4% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 29 | 13/4/12 | 44.8% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B13 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Sai,KG | 2,461 | VI Mindsports Int Open | B33 |
| Aug 2026 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,428 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | B27 |
| Aug 2024 | Roman Pyrig | 2,422 | ch-EU U18 blitz | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Lachezar Yordanov | 2,384 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Daniel Nunez Gregoire | 2,375 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 12 | 5 | 2,263 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,994 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,201 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,293 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,635 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,162 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,213 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Kovalskyi's chess games?
403 games by Roman Kovalskyi, from Apr 2016 to Sep 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 Kovalskyi has played.
What does Roman Kovalskyi play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Roman Kovalskyi opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Kovalskyi answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Roman Kovalskyi play as White?
As White, Roman Kovalskyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (23 games, 65.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Kovalskyi play as Black?
As Black, Roman Kovalskyi most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Roman Kovalskyi's FIDE rating?
Roman Kovalskyi is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Roman Kovalskyi played?
Our database contains 403 games by Roman Kovalskyi, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 61 draws, 177 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Kovalskyi?
403 games by Roman Kovalskyi 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.