Prepare against Tykhon Cherniaiev
FM · Ukraine · World #2,277 classical · FIDE ID 14182360
When preparing against Tykhon Cherniaiev, expect 1.Nf3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,043 games by Tykhon Cherniaiev, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tykhon Cherniaiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tykhon Cherniaiev 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 | 2,369 | 2,369 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,283 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,438 | 2,450 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,043 | 549 | 235 | 259 | 52.6% |
| As White | 513 | 274 | 120 | 119 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 530 | 275 | 115 | 140 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tykhon Cherniaiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tykhon Cherniaiev's side.
First moves as White (513 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 437 | 85.2% | 65.3% |
| e4 | 48 | 9.4% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 28 | 5.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Cherniaiev usually continues d4 (70.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Cherniaiev usually continues d4 (65.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Cherniaiev usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Cherniaiev usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Cherniaiev usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Cherniaiev usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 187 | 76.6% | 67.4% |
| c5 | 54 | 22.1% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 170 | 95.5% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.5% | 68.8% |
Tykhon Cherniaiev's chess games
All 1,043 games by Tykhon Cherniaiev in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 549 wins, 235 draws, 259 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 93 | 50/26/17 | 53.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 62 | 36/15/11 | 58.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 37 | 15/11/11 | 40.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 36 | 17/9/10 | 47.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 34 | 20/4/10 | 58.8% |
| E11 | Catalan | 26 | 7/6/13 | 26.9% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 21 | 12/2/7 | 57.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 13/3/2 | 72.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 98 | 45/26/27 | 45.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 45 | 28/7/10 | 62.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 35 | 17/7/11 | 48.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/10/8 | 47.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 14/6/10 | 46.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 22 | 16/3/3 | 72.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 21 | 12/4/5 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,778 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Mar 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | C70 |
| Oct 2024 | J Duda | 2,740 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,732 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| Jan 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,726 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 819 | 530 | 2,489 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 22 | 15 | 2,490 |
| Warsaw Szansa Blitz Open | 2023 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,417 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,432 |
| Golubev-Cherniaiev Blitz Match | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,599 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,982 |
| Lvov Tradition IM 11 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| Kharkov Young Talents | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tykhon Cherniaiev's chess games?
1,043 games by Tykhon Cherniaiev, from Mar 2016 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 Tykhon Cherniaiev has played.
What does Tykhon Cherniaiev play on the first move as White?
Across 513 games with White in our database, Tykhon Cherniaiev opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tykhon Cherniaiev answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Tykhon Cherniaiev play as White?
As White, Tykhon Cherniaiev's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (93 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (62 games, 58.1% win rate); English Opening (37 games, 40.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 513 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tykhon Cherniaiev play as Black?
As Black, Tykhon Cherniaiev most often plays: Indian Defense (98 games, 45.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (45 games, 62.2% win rate); Catalan (35 games, 48.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 530 games.
What is Tykhon Cherniaiev's FIDE rating?
Tykhon Cherniaiev is currently rated 2,369 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,438 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tykhon Cherniaiev played?
Our database contains 1,043 games by Tykhon Cherniaiev, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 549 wins, 235 draws, 259 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tykhon Cherniaiev?
1,043 games by Tykhon Cherniaiev 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.