Prepare against Roman Kowalysko
United States · World #54,511 classical · FIDE ID 30918510
Our database contains 87 games by Roman Kowalysko, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Kowalysko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Kowalysko 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 | 1,876 | 2,003 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,911 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 24 | 14 | 49 | 27.6% |
| As White | 48 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 4 | 25 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Kowalysko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Kowalysko's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 83.3% | 42.5% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kowalysko usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Kowalysko usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kowalysko usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 10% of White games, 10.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kowalysko usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kowalysko usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Kowalysko usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 11.1% |
Roman Kowalysko's chess games
All 87 games by Roman Kowalysko in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Jose Guilherme B Li Santos | 2,386 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| May 2023 | Aleksander Hnydiuk | 2,363 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| May 2022 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | B76 |
| May 2024 | Dushyant Sharma | 2,327 | Titled Tue Early | B71 |
| Jun 2022 | Nikolaos Aggelis | 2,281 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 83 | 29.5 | 2,036 |
| 121st US Open | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 2,371 |
| Ohio Congress | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,201 |
| 51st World Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Kowalysko's chess games?
87 games by Roman Kowalysko, from Oct 2017 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 Kowalysko has played.
What does Roman Kowalysko play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Roman Kowalysko opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nc3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Kowalysko answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games).
What openings does Roman Kowalysko play as White?
As White, Roman Kowalysko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Kowalysko play as Black?
As Black, Roman Kowalysko most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Roman Kowalysko's FIDE rating?
Roman Kowalysko is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Roman Kowalysko played?
Our database contains 87 games by Roman Kowalysko, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 49 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Kowalysko?
87 games by Roman Kowalysko 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.