Prepare against Valeriy Aveskulov
GM · Ukraine · World #858 classical · FIDE ID 14109743
When preparing against Valeriy Aveskulov, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,130 games by Valeriy Aveskulov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Valeriy Aveskulov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriy Aveskulov 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 | 2,466 | 2,545 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,509 | 2,530 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,542 | 2,556 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,130 | 511 | 394 | 225 | 45.2% |
| As White | 581 | 289 | 202 | 90 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 549 | 222 | 192 | 135 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeriy Aveskulov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeriy Aveskulov's side.
First moves as White (581 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 573 | 98.6% | 67.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.7% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 67.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Aveskulov usually continues Nf3 (69.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Aveskulov usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Aveskulov usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Aveskulov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Aveskulov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 225 | 77.1% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 29 | 9.9% | 46.6% |
| e6 | 25 | 8.6% | 38.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 151 | 81.2% | 62.3% |
| d5 | 25 | 13.4% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.6% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Valeriy Aveskulov's chess games
All 1,130 games by Valeriy Aveskulov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 511 wins, 394 draws, 225 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 81 | 51/23/7 | 63.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 32/21/7 | 53.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40 | 24/10/6 | 60.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 36 | 17/16/3 | 47.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 35 | 24/4/7 | 68.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 14/10/5 | 48.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 15/7/2 | 62.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 22 | 5/14/3 | 22.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 114 | 52/38/24 | 45.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 65 | 38/13/14 | 58.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 35 | 11/16/8 | 31.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | 2,730 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Mar 2023 | Jules Moussard | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | B04 |
| Dec 2006 | Gabriel Sargissian | 2,670 | 6th Saratov Aratovsky Memorial | E05 |
| May 2006 | Alexander Areshchenko | 2,660 | Evpatoria tt U20 | B48 |
| Oct 2008 | Zhong Zhang | 2,649 | 1st WMSG Rapid Pair | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 129 | 78.5 | 2,491 |
| Kharkov Femida | 2011 | 30 | 18 | 2,518 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2006 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-UKR U16 | 2002 | 22 | 15 | 2,424 |
| Kharkov Open | 2007 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,491 |
| ch-UKR U14 | 2000 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,200 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,491 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2023 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,470 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Valeriy Neverov (10 games) · Alexander Kovchan (10 games) · Volodymyr Iakymov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriy Aveskulov's chess games?
1,130 games by Valeriy Aveskulov, from Apr 2003 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 Valeriy Aveskulov has played.
What does Valeriy Aveskulov play on the first move as White?
Across 581 games with White in our database, Valeriy Aveskulov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriy Aveskulov answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Valeriy Aveskulov play as White?
As White, Valeriy Aveskulov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (81 games, 63.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (60 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (40 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 581 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriy Aveskulov play as Black?
As Black, Valeriy Aveskulov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (114 games, 45.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (65 games, 58.5% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 31.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 549 games.
What is Valeriy Aveskulov's FIDE rating?
Valeriy Aveskulov is currently rated 2,466 in classical chess, 2,509 in rapid and 2,542 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,545 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Valeriy Aveskulov played?
Our database contains 1,130 games by Valeriy Aveskulov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 511 wins, 394 draws, 225 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriy Aveskulov?
1,130 games by Valeriy Aveskulov 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.