Prepare against Svyatoslav Bazakutsa
IM · Ukraine · World #503 classical · FIDE ID 14198525
When preparing against Svyatoslav Bazakutsa, expect 1.c4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 36.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 588 games by Svyatoslav Bazakutsa, covering May 2017 to Sep 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 | 2,511 | 2,511 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,416 | 2,416 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,419 | 2,419 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 588 | 322 | 138 | 128 | 54.8% |
| As White | 298 | 173 | 71 | 54 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 290 | 149 | 67 | 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 (298 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 233 | 78.2% | 69.5% |
| b3 | 27 | 9.1% | 81.5% |
| d4 | 26 | 8.7% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 2.7% | 81.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 69.5% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Bazakutsa usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Bazakutsa usually continues Nc3 (61.1% 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 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 53.3% | 65.3% |
| c6 | 56 | 41.5% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 106 | 99.1% | 60.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Svyatoslav Bazakutsa's chess games
All 588 games by Svyatoslav Bazakutsa in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 322 wins, 138 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 95 | 48/25/22 | 50.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 71 | 49/12/10 | 69.0% |
| 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 | 26 | 17/6/3 | 65.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| 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 |
| Dec 2025 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,655 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | A42 |
| 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?
588 games by Svyatoslav Bazakutsa, from May 2017 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 Svyatoslav Bazakutsa has played.
What does Svyatoslav Bazakutsa play on the first move as White?
Across 298 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 (41% 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 (95 games, 50.5% win rate); English Opening (71 games, 69.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (26 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 298 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 (26 games, 65.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (25 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 290 games.
What is Svyatoslav Bazakutsa's FIDE rating?
Svyatoslav Bazakutsa is currently rated 2,511 in classical chess, 2,416 in rapid and 2,419 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,511 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Svyatoslav Bazakutsa played?
Our database contains 588 games by Svyatoslav Bazakutsa, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 322 wins, 138 draws, 128 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svyatoslav Bazakutsa?
588 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.