Prepare against Stanislav Tsyhanchuk
IM · Belarus · World #5,097 classical · FIDE ID 13505130
When preparing against Stanislav Tsyhanchuk, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 23.5% over 51 games.
Our database contains 1,563 games by Stanislav Tsyhanchuk, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stanislav Tsyhanchuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stanislav Tsyhanchuk 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 | 2,271 | 2,413 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,426 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,362 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,563 | 573 | 240 | 750 | 36.7% |
| As White | 783 | 309 | 124 | 350 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 780 | 264 | 116 | 400 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stanislav Tsyhanchuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stanislav Tsyhanchuk's side.
First moves as White (783 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 438 | 55.9% | 49.4% |
| d4 | 172 | 22.0% | 38.1% |
| c4 | 107 | 13.7% | 44.9% |
| Nf3 | 59 | 7.5% | 63.6% |
| a3 | 5 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Tsyhanchuk usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Tsyhanchuk usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Tsyhanchuk usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Tsyhanchuk usually continues c4 (38.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Tsyhanchuk usually continues c4 (35.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Tsyhanchuk usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 265 | 71.4% | 44.9% |
| Nf6 | 52 | 14.0% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 26 | 7.0% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 15 | 4.0% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 212 | 75.2% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 65 | 23.0% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Stanislav Tsyhanchuk's chess games
All 1,563 games by Stanislav Tsyhanchuk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Jul 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: 573 wins, 240 draws, 750 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 85 | 43/10/32 | 50.6% |
| A14 | English Opening | 55 | 17/18/20 | 30.9% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 41 | 15/5/21 | 36.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 36 | 19/6/11 | 52.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 17/2/11 | 56.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 25 | 8/3/14 | 32.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 23 | 7/3/13 | 30.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 118 | 50/9/59 | 42.4% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 104 | 32/18/54 | 30.8% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 52 | 16/17/19 | 30.8% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 51 | 12/11/28 | 23.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 18/2/24 | 40.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 12/4/15 | 38.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 12/3/10 | 48.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 12/1/10 | 52.2% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,686 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| Feb 2021 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,648 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Aug 2021 | Boris Grachev | 2,615 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Nov 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,604 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Aug 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,604 | Titled Tue | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,146 | 470.5 | 2,171 |
| Orsha | 2011 | 31 | 11 | 2,171 |
| ch-BLR U20 | 2012 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| 17th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,246 |
| Stockholm 4 Springare | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,401 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,347 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open A 9th | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,358 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stanislav Tsyhanchuk's chess games?
1,563 games by Stanislav Tsyhanchuk, from Oct 2005 to Jul 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 Stanislav Tsyhanchuk has played.
What does Stanislav Tsyhanchuk play on the first move as White?
Across 783 games with White in our database, Stanislav Tsyhanchuk opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stanislav Tsyhanchuk answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games).
What openings does Stanislav Tsyhanchuk play as White?
As White, Stanislav Tsyhanchuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (85 games, 50.6% win rate); English Opening (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 36.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 783 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stanislav Tsyhanchuk play as Black?
As Black, Stanislav Tsyhanchuk most often plays: Sicilian (118 games, 42.4% win rate); Indian Defense (104 games, 30.8% win rate); Alekhine Defense (52 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 780 games.
What is Stanislav Tsyhanchuk's FIDE rating?
Stanislav Tsyhanchuk is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Stanislav Tsyhanchuk played?
Our database contains 1,563 games by Stanislav Tsyhanchuk, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 573 wins, 240 draws, 750 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stanislav Tsyhanchuk?
1,563 games by Stanislav Tsyhanchuk 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.