Prepare against Semen Grebeniuk
Ukraine · World #4,630 classical · FIDE ID 14117509
When preparing against Semen Grebeniuk, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 576 games by Semen Grebeniuk, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Semen Grebeniuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Semen Grebeniuk 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 | 2,284 | 2,346 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,324 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,386 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 576 | 258 | 97 | 218 | 44.8% |
| As White | 284 | 134 | 54 | 94 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 292 | 124 | 43 | 124 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Semen Grebeniuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Semen Grebeniuk's side.
First moves as White (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 221 | 77.8% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 13.4% | 65.8% |
| e4 | 22 | 7.7% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Grebeniuk usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Grebeniuk usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Grebeniuk usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Grebeniuk usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Grebeniuk usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Grebeniuk usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 55.6% | 54.0% |
| c5 | 47 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.7% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 64 | 65.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 18.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Semen Grebeniuk's chess games
All 576 games by Semen Grebeniuk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 258 wins, 97 draws, 218 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 77 | 31/14/32 | 40.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 55 | 35/6/14 | 63.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 78 | 35/10/33 | 44.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 62 | 28/8/26 | 45.2% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,559 | Titled Tue | D03 |
| May 2020 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,549 | Titled Tue | A87 |
| Feb 2015 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,525 | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Rapid | A81 |
| Sep 2017 | Vladimir Dobrov | 2,522 | Titled Tue | A83 |
| Apr 2017 | Helgi Olafsson | 2,512 | Titled Tue | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 243 | 124 | 2,301 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2017 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,318 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,144 |
| Ilichevsk Sunny Pawn Open | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,288 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,161 |
| ch-Kiev | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,221 |
| 2nd Kiev Independence Cup B | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,457 |
| 2nd Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Semen Grebeniuk's chess games?
576 games by Semen Grebeniuk, from Jan 2006 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 Semen Grebeniuk has played.
What does Semen Grebeniuk play on the first move as White?
Across 284 games with White in our database, Semen Grebeniuk opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Semen Grebeniuk answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Semen Grebeniuk play as White?
As White, Semen Grebeniuk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (77 games, 40.3% win rate); Torre Attack (55 games, 63.6% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 284 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Semen Grebeniuk play as Black?
As Black, Semen Grebeniuk most often plays: Dutch Defense (78 games, 44.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (62 games, 45.2% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 292 games.
What is Semen Grebeniuk's FIDE rating?
Semen Grebeniuk is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Semen Grebeniuk played?
Our database contains 576 games by Semen Grebeniuk, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 258 wins, 97 draws, 218 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Semen Grebeniuk?
576 games by Semen Grebeniuk 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.