Prepare against Sergey L Kovalenko
Ukraine · World #34,745 classical · FIDE ID 14140225
When preparing against Sergey L Kovalenko, expect 1.Nf3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (20%).
Our database contains 35 games by Sergey L Kovalenko, covering Jun 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sergey L Kovalenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey L Kovalenko 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 | 1,961 | 1,978 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,976 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,179 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 48.6% |
| As White | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey L Kovalenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey L Kovalenko's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 40.0% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kovalenko usually continues b4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kovalenko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Kovalenko usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kovalenko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Kovalenko usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kovalenko usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Sergey L Kovalenko's chess games
All 35 games by Sergey L Kovalenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Janos Laszlo | 2,194 | IPCA New Year Open | A00 |
| Apr 2026 | Hryhorii Diak | 1,973 | Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 Blitz Men | A21 |
| Dec 2023 | Dawid Falkowski | 1,876 | IPCA New Year Open | A30 |
| Apr 2026 | Daniil D. Kovalenko | 1,795 | Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 Blitz Men | A06 |
| Apr 2026 | Ruslan Pronoziuk | 1,660 | Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 Blitz Men | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 Blitz Men | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,028 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,974 |
| Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 ClassicMEN | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| Ukrainian Championship - athletes with musculoskeletal disorders 2026 Rapid MEN | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,170 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,635 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey L Kovalenko's chess games?
35 games by Sergey L Kovalenko, from Jun 2014 to Oct 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 Sergey L Kovalenko has played.
What does Sergey L Kovalenko play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sergey L Kovalenko opens with 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey L Kovalenko answers 1...g6 (75% of games), 1...a6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Sergey L Kovalenko play as White?
As White, Sergey L Kovalenko's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey L Kovalenko play as Black?
As Black, Sergey L Kovalenko most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Sergey L Kovalenko's FIDE rating?
Sergey L Kovalenko is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Sergey L Kovalenko played?
Our database contains 35 games by Sergey L Kovalenko, covering Jun 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey L Kovalenko?
35 games by Sergey L Kovalenko 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.