Prepare against Valentyn Hulka
FM · Ukraine · World #4,044 classical · FIDE ID 34107061
When preparing against Valentyn Hulka, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 14.3% over 42 games.
Our database contains 858 games by Valentyn Hulka, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Valentyn Hulka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentyn Hulka 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 | 2,302 | 2,372 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,358 | 2,373 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,399 | 2,407 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 858 | 371 | 196 | 291 | 43.2% |
| As White | 421 | 209 | 84 | 128 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 437 | 162 | 112 | 163 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentyn Hulka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentyn Hulka's side.
First moves as White (421 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 40.4% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 115 | 27.3% | 56.1% |
| Nc3 | 82 | 19.5% | 66.5% |
| c4 | 36 | 8.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 3.1% | 76.9% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hulka usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hulka usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hulka usually continues d4 (52.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Hulka usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hulka usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Hulka usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 179 | 82.9% | 49.4% |
| e5 | 36 | 16.7% | 36.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 48.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 62 | 48.1% | 46.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Valentyn Hulka's chess games
All 858 games by Valentyn Hulka in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - Sep 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: 371 wins, 196 draws, 291 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 64 | 41/5/18 | 64.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 45 | 16/16/13 | 35.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 17/9/13 | 43.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 73 | 33/15/25 | 45.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 42 | 6/11/25 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 39 | 16/8/15 | 41.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 25 | 5/6/14 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Jul 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,739 | Julius Baer Play In | B51 |
| Aug 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,696 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,657 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | A13 |
| Jun 2023 | Aryan Tari | 2,646 | Aimchess Play In Open | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 330 | 199 | 2,413 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 18 | 9 | 2,314 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2023 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2023 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 12 | 5 | 2,274 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,316 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,105 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 9 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentyn Hulka's chess games?
858 games by Valentyn Hulka, from Sep 2017 to Sep 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 Valentyn Hulka has played.
What does Valentyn Hulka play on the first move as White?
Across 421 games with White in our database, Valentyn Hulka opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nc3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentyn Hulka answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Valentyn Hulka play as White?
As White, Valentyn Hulka's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (64 games, 64.1% win rate); Catalan (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 43.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 421 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentyn Hulka play as Black?
As Black, Valentyn Hulka most often plays: Sicilian (73 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (42 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 41.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 437 games.
What is Valentyn Hulka's FIDE rating?
Valentyn Hulka is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess, 2,358 in rapid and 2,399 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Valentyn Hulka played?
Our database contains 858 games by Valentyn Hulka, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 371 wins, 196 draws, 291 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentyn Hulka?
858 games by Valentyn Hulka 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.