Prepare against Svyatoslav Kipen
Ukraine · World #30,654 classical · FIDE ID 34160523
When preparing against Svyatoslav Kipen, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 42 games by Svyatoslav Kipen, covering Nov 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Svyatoslav Kipen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svyatoslav Kipen 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 | 1,982 | 1,982 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,055 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,039 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 19.0% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svyatoslav Kipen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svyatoslav Kipen's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 78.3% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (78% of these games) — Kipen usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Kipen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Kipen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kipen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kipen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Svyatoslav Kipen's chess games
All 42 games by Svyatoslav Kipen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2020 - 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: 8 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vasily Nedilko | 2,330 | 93rd ch-UKR | B26 |
| Sep 2023 | Daniel Beniosev | 1,753 | EU-ch U10 rapid | B26 |
| Mar 2025 | Vladimir-Ioan Bostina | 1,582 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B21 |
| Sep 2023 | Noam Sason | 1,507 | EU-ch U10 rapid | B24 |
| Sep 2023 | Tomas Livnansky | 1,504 | EU-ch U10 rapid | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1,831 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,157 |
| EU-ch U10 rapid | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,823 |
| Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,943 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,639 |
| ch-UKR 92nd Blitz | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,128 |
| Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svyatoslav Kipen's chess games?
42 games by Svyatoslav Kipen, from Nov 2020 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 Kipen has played.
What does Svyatoslav Kipen play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Svyatoslav Kipen opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svyatoslav Kipen answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Svyatoslav Kipen play as White?
As White, Svyatoslav Kipen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svyatoslav Kipen play as Black?
As Black, Svyatoslav Kipen most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Svyatoslav Kipen's FIDE rating?
Svyatoslav Kipen is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Svyatoslav Kipen played?
Our database contains 42 games by Svyatoslav Kipen, covering Nov 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svyatoslav Kipen?
42 games by Svyatoslav Kipen 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.