Prepare against Viktor Skliarov
IM · Ukraine · World #3,354 classical · FIDE ID 14106736
Our database contains 3,267 games by Viktor Skliarov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Skliarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Skliarov 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 | 2,325 | 2,436 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,469 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,501 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,267 | 1,591 | 555 | 1,121 | 48.7% |
| As White | 1,653 | 869 | 266 | 518 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 1,614 | 722 | 289 | 603 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Skliarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Skliarov's side.
First moves as White (1,651 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,643 | 99.5% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.3% | 90.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Skliarov usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Skliarov usually continues Nc3 (62.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Skliarov usually continues d4 (56.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 90.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Skliarov usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Skliarov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Skliarov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (752 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 742 | 98.7% | 54.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (527 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 520 | 98.7% | 54.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Viktor Skliarov's chess games
All 3,267 games by Viktor Skliarov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 1,591 wins, 555 draws, 1,121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 451 | 239/61/151 | 53.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 199 | 99/30/70 | 49.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 179 | 98/31/50 | 54.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 173 | 84/36/53 | 48.6% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 153 | 84/17/52 | 54.9% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 149 | 87/24/38 | 58.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 57 | 26/6/25 | 45.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 39 | 26/2/11 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 33 | 16/9/8 | 48.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 33 | 17/9/7 | 51.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 233 | 113/49/71 | 48.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 216 | 100/25/91 | 46.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 125 | 59/14/52 | 47.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 114 | 49/33/32 | 43.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 102 | 46/21/35 | 45.1% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 94 | 43/10/41 | 45.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 84 | 35/16/33 | 41.7% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 50 | 22/6/22 | 44.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 49 | 25/8/16 | 51.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 45 | 16/9/20 | 35.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,724 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Aug 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,703 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Oct 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,698 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jul 2023 | Nils Grandelius | 2,684 | Julius Baer Play In | A04 |
| Mar 2016 | Alexander Areshchenko | 2,674 | Lvov Bank Open Rapid | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,383 | 1,341.5 | 2,349 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 98 | 53 | 2,324 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 30 | 19 | 2,408 |
| ECF Charity Marathon UKR | 2022 | 26 | 19.5 | 2,394 |
| Kiev Blitz Marathon | 2023 | 21 | 19 | 2,379 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,404 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,501 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 14 | 7 | 2,397 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Artak Manukian (12 games) · Matvey Galchenko (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Skliarov's chess games?
3,267 games by Viktor Skliarov, from Jul 2008 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 Viktor Skliarov has played.
What does Viktor Skliarov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,651 games with White in our database, Viktor Skliarov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Skliarov answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games).
What openings does Viktor Skliarov play as White?
As White, Viktor Skliarov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (451 games, 53.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (199 games, 49.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (179 games, 54.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,653 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Skliarov play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Skliarov most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (233 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (216 games, 46.3% win rate); Sicilian (125 games, 47.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,614 games.
What is Viktor Skliarov's FIDE rating?
Viktor Skliarov is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,436 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Viktor Skliarov played?
Our database contains 3,267 games by Viktor Skliarov, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,591 wins, 555 draws, 1,121 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Skliarov?
3,267 games by Viktor Skliarov 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.