Prepare against Semen Velychko
Ukraine · World #40,309 classical · FIDE ID 34125140
Our database contains 59 games by Semen Velychko, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Semen Velychko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Semen Velychko 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 | 1,934 | 1,998 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 2,043 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 2,089 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 9 | 12 | 38 | 15.3% |
| As White | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 10.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Semen Velychko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Semen Velychko's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 90.0% | 25.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 25.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Velychko usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Velychko usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Velychko usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Velychko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Velychko usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
Semen Velychko's chess games
All 59 games by Semen Velychko in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Huseyin Said Deveci | 2,225 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B41 |
| Mar 2025 | A Cosman | 2,192 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B66 |
| Jul 2021 | Alexander Malienko | 2,076 | Kiev Spring Open | C56 |
| Jun 2024 | David Meszaros-Csonka | 2,042 | chT-EU U12 | B33 |
| Sep 2022 | Jakub Rakovsky | 2,012 | Kezmarok Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKR-KAZ U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 13 | 1.5 | 1,471 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,103 |
| Kezmarok Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,888 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,723 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,097 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,886 |
| Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,532 |
| 6th Eljanov Memorial | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,510 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Semen Velychko's chess games?
59 games by Semen Velychko, from Dec 2018 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 Velychko has played.
What does Semen Velychko play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Semen Velychko opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Semen Velychko answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Semen Velychko play as White?
As White, Semen Velychko's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Semen Velychko play as Black?
As Black, Semen Velychko most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Semen Velychko's FIDE rating?
Semen Velychko is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Semen Velychko played?
Our database contains 59 games by Semen Velychko, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 38 losses (15.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Semen Velychko?
59 games by Semen Velychko 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.