Prepare against Serafym Oliinyk
FM · Serbia · World #5,376 classical · FIDE ID 14133237
When preparing against Serafym Oliinyk, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 282 games by Serafym Oliinyk, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Serafym Oliinyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serafym Oliinyk 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 | 2,264 | 2,267 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,310 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,302 | 2,302 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 101 | 53 | 128 | 35.8% |
| As White | 142 | 55 | 22 | 65 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 140 | 46 | 31 | 63 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serafym Oliinyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serafym Oliinyk's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 52.8% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 59 | 41.5% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.6% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Oliinyk usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Oliinyk usually continues Nf3 (23.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Oliinyk usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Oliinyk usually continues Nf3 (42.4% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Oliinyk usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Oliinyk usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 63.2% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 28 | 36.8% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
Serafym Oliinyk's chess games
All 282 games by Serafym Oliinyk in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 101 wins, 53 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/0/13 | 43.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Leon Livaic | 2,567 | Sofia Cup Blitz 2026 | B07 |
| Oct 2024 | Marius Fromm | 2,477 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Dec 2024 | Sahaj Grover | 2,460 | Titled Tue Early | C63 |
| Mar 2025 | Yuval Yaniv | 2,418 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B90 |
| Oct 2024 | Eelke De Boer | 2,415 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 125 | 51.5 | 2,208 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,224 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| 35th Cracovia Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| 16th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,900 |
| 30th RUDAR IM | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,191 |
| 14th Split Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,167 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serafym Oliinyk's chess games?
282 games by Serafym Oliinyk, from Jun 2013 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 Serafym Oliinyk has played.
What does Serafym Oliinyk play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Serafym Oliinyk opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serafym Oliinyk answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Serafym Oliinyk play as White?
As White, Serafym Oliinyk's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serafym Oliinyk play as Black?
As Black, Serafym Oliinyk most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Serafym Oliinyk's FIDE rating?
Serafym Oliinyk is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,302 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Serafym Oliinyk played?
Our database contains 282 games by Serafym Oliinyk, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 53 draws, 128 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serafym Oliinyk?
282 games by Serafym Oliinyk 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.