Prepare against Svyatoslav Bazakutsa
IM · Ukraine · World #677 classical · FIDE ID 14198525
Our database contains 580 games by Svyatoslav Bazakutsa, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Svyatoslav Bazakutsa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svyatoslav Bazakutsa 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 | 2,488 | 2,496 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,416 | 2,416 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,419 | 2,419 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 580 | 317 | 136 | 127 | 54.7% |
| As White | 294 | 170 | 71 | 53 | 57.8% |
| As Black | 286 | 147 | 65 | 74 | 51.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svyatoslav Bazakutsa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svyatoslav Bazakutsa's side.
First moves as White (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 229 | 77.9% | 69.4% |
| b3 | 27 | 9.2% | 81.5% |
| d4 | 26 | 8.8% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 2.7% | 81.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 69.4% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Bazakutsa usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Bazakutsa usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bazakutsa usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.b3 — 9% of White games, 81.5% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Bazakutsa usually continues Bb2 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Bazakutsa usually continues Bb2 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bazakutsa usually continues Bb2 (92.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 52.6% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 56 | 42.1% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 99.0% | 60.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Svyatoslav Bazakutsa's chess games
All 580 games by Svyatoslav Bazakutsa in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 317 wins, 136 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 92 | 46/25/21 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 70 | 48/12/10 | 68.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 26 | 18/6/2 | 69.2% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 16/6/3 | 64.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| E62 | English Opening | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Daniil Dubov | 2,708 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Nov 2025 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,655 | UK Open Blitz Open Final | A05 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,638 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Oct 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,634 | Sveshnikov Memorial Open | B33 |
| Aug 2024 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,624 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 53 | 35 | 2,520 |
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2025 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,465 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,374 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,170 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,347 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,533 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svyatoslav Bazakutsa's chess games?
580 games by Svyatoslav Bazakutsa, from May 2017 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 Svyatoslav Bazakutsa has played.
What does Svyatoslav Bazakutsa play on the first move as White?
Across 294 games with White in our database, Svyatoslav Bazakutsa opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svyatoslav Bazakutsa answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Svyatoslav Bazakutsa play as White?
As White, Svyatoslav Bazakutsa's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (92 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (70 games, 68.6% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (26 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 294 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svyatoslav Bazakutsa play as Black?
As Black, Svyatoslav Bazakutsa most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 64.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 286 games.
What is Svyatoslav Bazakutsa's FIDE rating?
Svyatoslav Bazakutsa is currently rated 2,488 in classical chess, 2,416 in rapid and 2,419 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,496 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Svyatoslav Bazakutsa played?
Our database contains 580 games by Svyatoslav Bazakutsa, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 317 wins, 136 draws, 127 losses (54.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svyatoslav Bazakutsa?
580 games by Svyatoslav Bazakutsa 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.