Prepare against Valentyn Prokofiev
IM · Czechia · World #1,612 classical · FIDE ID 14160161
When preparing against Valentyn Prokofiev, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 745 games by Valentyn Prokofiev, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Valentyn Prokofiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentyn Prokofiev 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 | 2,405 | 2,464 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,449 | 2,443 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,456 | 2,457 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 745 | 377 | 148 | 220 | 50.6% |
| As White | 381 | 216 | 64 | 101 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 364 | 161 | 84 | 119 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentyn Prokofiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentyn Prokofiev's side.
First moves as White (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 207 | 54.3% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 97 | 25.5% | 68.6% |
| c4 | 50 | 13.1% | 68.0% |
| e4 | 26 | 6.8% | 63.5% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Prokofiev usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Prokofiev usually continues c4 (72.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Prokofiev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Prokofiev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Prokofiev usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Prokofiev usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 53.1% | 62.4% |
| e5 | 61 | 38.1% | 41.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.1% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 64.2% | 61.0% |
| d5 | 43 | 32.1% | 36.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Valentyn Prokofiev's chess games
All 745 games by Valentyn Prokofiev in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 377 wins, 148 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 36 | 17/7/12 | 47.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 35 | 17/7/11 | 48.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 23/0/12 | 65.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 13/6/2 | 61.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 56 | 30/13/13 | 53.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 11/10/12 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 6/12/7 | 24.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,682 | Online Winter Cup Final | D11 |
| Apr 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,649 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Oct 2022 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,630 | Titled Tue Early | A70 |
| Jun 2022 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,628 | Titled Tue Early | D32 |
| Jan 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 242 | 133 | 2,358 |
| UKR-ITA U20 Online Battle | 2020 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,349 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 12 | 9 | 2,253 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,414 |
| Kiev Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,084 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,082 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| Mukachevo Young Talents | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentyn Prokofiev's chess games?
745 games by Valentyn Prokofiev, from Aug 2014 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 Prokofiev has played.
What does Valentyn Prokofiev play on the first move as White?
Across 381 games with White in our database, Valentyn Prokofiev opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentyn Prokofiev answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Valentyn Prokofiev play as White?
As White, Valentyn Prokofiev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (36 games, 47.2% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 48.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (35 games, 65.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 381 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentyn Prokofiev play as Black?
As Black, Valentyn Prokofiev most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 53.6% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 24.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 364 games.
What is Valentyn Prokofiev's FIDE rating?
Valentyn Prokofiev is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,449 in rapid and 2,456 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Valentyn Prokofiev played?
Our database contains 745 games by Valentyn Prokofiev, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 377 wins, 148 draws, 220 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentyn Prokofiev?
745 games by Valentyn Prokofiev 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.