Prepare against Vadym Petrovskiy
IM · DEU · World #815 classical · FIDE ID 14165210
Our database contains 1,039 games by Vadym Petrovskiy, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vadym Petrovskiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadym Petrovskiy 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 | 2,471 | 2,471 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,424 | 2,425 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,455 | 2,471 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,039 | 550 | 211 | 278 | 52.9% |
| As White | 529 | 293 | 106 | 130 | 55.4% |
| As Black | 510 | 257 | 105 | 148 | 50.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadym Petrovskiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadym Petrovskiy's side.
First moves as White (529 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 501 | 94.7% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 24 | 4.5% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.8% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Petrovskiy usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Petrovskiy usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Petrovskiy usually continues d4 (66.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Petrovskiy usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Petrovskiy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 234 | 94.7% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 166 | 99.4% | 62.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Vadym Petrovskiy's chess games
All 1,039 games by Vadym Petrovskiy in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 550 wins, 211 draws, 278 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 71 | 38/10/23 | 53.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 31/9/11 | 60.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 38 | 25/5/8 | 65.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 21/4/3 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 14/4/9 | 51.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 15/2/6 | 65.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 12/6/2 | 60.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 86 | 48/20/18 | 55.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 57 | 24/9/24 | 42.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 54 | 29/13/12 | 53.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 35 | 15/6/14 | 42.9% |
| E08 | Catalan | 30 | 9/14/7 | 30.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 15/2/6 | 65.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 16/0/4 | 80.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | B19 |
| Jun 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Dec 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,703 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B30 |
| Apr 2022 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,700 | Titled Tue Late | C56 |
| Nov 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,681 | Rainer Radtke Mem Blitz | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 398 | 244.5 | 2,447 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 55 | 35.5 | 2,490 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,273 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 10 | 2,480 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 2,303 |
| UKR-KAZ U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 2,057 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,579 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadym Petrovskiy's chess games?
1,039 games by Vadym Petrovskiy, from Aug 2015 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 Vadym Petrovskiy has played.
What does Vadym Petrovskiy play on the first move as White?
Across 529 games with White in our database, Vadym Petrovskiy opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadym Petrovskiy answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Vadym Petrovskiy play as White?
As White, Vadym Petrovskiy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (71 games, 53.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 60.8% win rate); Italian Game (38 games, 65.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 529 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadym Petrovskiy play as Black?
As Black, Vadym Petrovskiy most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (86 games, 55.8% win rate); Sicilian (57 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (54 games, 53.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 510 games.
What is Vadym Petrovskiy's FIDE rating?
Vadym Petrovskiy is currently rated 2,471 in classical chess, 2,424 in rapid and 2,455 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,471 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vadym Petrovskiy played?
Our database contains 1,039 games by Vadym Petrovskiy, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 550 wins, 211 draws, 278 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadym Petrovskiy?
1,039 games by Vadym Petrovskiy 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.