Prepare against Valentin Baidetskyi
GM · Austria · World #670 classical · FIDE ID 14142317
When preparing against Valentin Baidetskyi, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 520 games by Valentin Baidetskyi, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Baidetskyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Baidetskyi 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 | 2,488 | 2,525 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,528 | 2,528 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,541 | 2,558 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 230 | 194 | 96 | 44.2% |
| As White | 261 | 127 | 100 | 34 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 259 | 103 | 94 | 62 | 39.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 1,447 rated games against 882 different opponents, across 237 events in 16 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 758 | 355 | 256 | 147 | 46.8% | 2,253 | 2,357 | 38 |
| Rapid | 249 | 166 | 38 | 45 | 66.7% | 2,127 | 2,319 | 21 |
| Blitz | 350 | 227 | 51 | 72 | 64.9% | 2,182 | 2,352 | 16 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 444 | 99 | 160 | 185 | 22.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 933 | 644 | 202 | 87 | 69.0% |
Wins over titled players: 65 vs GM · 145 vs IM · 143 vs FM · 35 vs CM · 12 vs WGM · 16 vs WIM · 18 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
28 tournament wins from 111 events, 21 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 2,374 | 2,487 |
| 2025 | 162 | 94 | 41 | 27 | 2,307 | 2,472 |
| 2024 | 172 | 99 | 49 | 24 | 2,333 | 2,507 |
| 2023 | 183 | 108 | 48 | 27 | 2,308 | 2,485 |
| 2022 | 93 | 63 | 25 | 5 | 2,216 | 2,465 |
| 2021 | 56 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 2,152 | 2,404 |
| 2020 | 35 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 2,327 | 2,418 |
| 2019 | 90 | 46 | 32 | 12 | 2,258 | 2,409 |
| 2018 | 136 | 76 | 35 | 25 | 2,192 | 2,338 |
| 2017 | 145 | 69 | 36 | 40 | 2,169 | 2,247 |
| 2016 | 131 | 72 | 24 | 35 | 2,103 | 2,202 |
| 2015 | 96 | 42 | 17 | 37 | 2,057 | 2,052 |
| 2014 | 69 | 32 | 14 | 23 | 2,008 | 1,994 |
| 2013 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 2,148 | 2,104 |
| 2012 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1,906 | 1,906 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2,322 | 2,722 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2,535 | 2,935 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,472 | 2,072 |
Where Valentin Baidetskyi has played
Ukraine (74) · Austria (72) · Slovakia (35) · Germany (21) · Czechia (13) · Israel (4) · Türkiye (4) · Hungary (3) · Croatia (2) · Kosovo (2) · North Macedonia (2) · Albania (1) · Kazakhstan (1) · Latvia (1) · Montenegro (1) · Slovenia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Baidetskyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Baidetskyi's side.
First moves as White (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 79.6% | 66.9% |
| d4 | 23 | 8.8% | 78.3% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 7.3% | 71.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Baidetskyi usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Baidetskyi usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Baidetskyi usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 78.3% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Baidetskyi usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Baidetskyi usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Baidetskyi usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 33.9% | 67.1% |
| c6 | 25 | 20.7% | 72.0% |
| d6 | 23 | 19.0% | 67.4% |
| e6 | 14 | 11.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 7.4% | 94.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 68.8% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 14 | 29.2% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Valentin Baidetskyi's chess games
All 520 games by Valentin Baidetskyi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Oct 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: 230 wins, 194 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 34 | 14/15/5 | 41.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 19/8/6 | 57.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 10/3/0 | 76.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| E62 | English Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,691 | Aktobe Dvorkovich Open | C90 |
| Feb 2023 | David Navara | 2,676 | chT-CZE 2223 | D43 |
| Nov 2025 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,660 | European Blitz 2025 | A41 |
| Nov 2025 | Vasyl Ivanchuk | 2,616 | European Blitz 2025 | C50 |
| May 2026 | Georg Meier | 2,612 | TCh-AUT Blitz 2026 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Odessa Region | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 2,416 |
| Mitropa Cup | 2025 | 16 | 5 | 2,342 |
| Bundesliga 2023-24 | 2024 | 14 | 4 | 2,428 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2025 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,577 |
| European Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,636 |
| TCh-AUT Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 9 | 2,541 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,633 |
| TCh-AUT Blitz | 2025 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Baidetskyi's chess games?
520 games by Valentin Baidetskyi, from Sep 2012 to Oct 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 Valentin Baidetskyi has played.
What does Valentin Baidetskyi play on the first move as White?
Across 260 games with White in our database, Valentin Baidetskyi opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Baidetskyi answers 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Valentin Baidetskyi play as White?
As White, Valentin Baidetskyi's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 57.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Baidetskyi play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Baidetskyi most often plays: Philidor (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 259 games.
What is Valentin Baidetskyi's FIDE rating?
Valentin Baidetskyi is currently rated 2,488 in classical chess, 2,528 in rapid and 2,541 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,525 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Valentin Baidetskyi played?
Our database contains 520 games by Valentin Baidetskyi, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 230 wins, 194 draws, 96 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Baidetskyi?
520 games by Valentin Baidetskyi 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.