Prepare against Taras Ovcharov
Ukraine · World #42,244 classical · FIDE ID 14103206
Our database contains 223 games by Taras Ovcharov, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Taras Ovcharov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taras Ovcharov 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 | 1,925 | 2,042 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,065 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 2,014 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 93 | 51 | 79 | 41.7% |
| As White | 114 | 47 | 26 | 41 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 109 | 46 | 25 | 38 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taras Ovcharov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taras Ovcharov's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 99.1% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ovcharov usually continues c3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ovcharov usually continues d4 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ovcharov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ovcharov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 97.6% | 53.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 80.5% | 57.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.6% | 8.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Taras Ovcharov's chess games
All 223 games by Taras Ovcharov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 93 wins, 51 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 36 | 13/8/15 | 36.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Alexander Ianovsky | 2,240 | ch-Kiev | B08 |
| Jan 2008 | Alexander Malienko | 2,209 | ch-Kiev | B01 |
| Jan 2008 | Anton Bidkov | 2,187 | ch-Kiev | B13 |
| Dec 2019 | Bogdan Bozinovic | 2,183 | 19th WchT ICSC Silent | E46 |
| Mar 2026 | Vadim Biliy | 2,180 | Ukrainian Chess Championship among players with hearing impairments | Rapid | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kiev | 2010 | 39 | 14 | 2,043 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 19 | 11 | 1,662 |
| Wch Silent U20 | 2008 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,985 |
| Ukrainian Chess Championship among players with hearing impairments | Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,057 |
| WchT Silent | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,132 |
| 6th Kiev Independence Cup B | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,334 |
| ch-Kiev U20 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| 5th Wch Disabilities | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taras Ovcharov's chess games?
223 games by Taras Ovcharov, from Apr 2007 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 Taras Ovcharov has played.
What does Taras Ovcharov play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Taras Ovcharov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taras Ovcharov answers 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Taras Ovcharov play as White?
As White, Taras Ovcharov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (36 games, 36.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taras Ovcharov play as Black?
As Black, Taras Ovcharov most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Taras Ovcharov's FIDE rating?
Taras Ovcharov is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Taras Ovcharov played?
Our database contains 223 games by Taras Ovcharov, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 51 draws, 79 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taras Ovcharov?
223 games by Taras Ovcharov 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.