Prepare against Valeriy Golubenko
Sweden · World #8,469 classical · FIDE ID 2216477
When preparing against Valeriy Golubenko, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (29%).
Our database contains 35 games by Valeriy Golubenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeriy Golubenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriy Golubenko 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 | 2,196 | 2,257 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,217 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,211 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 25.7% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeriy Golubenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeriy Golubenko's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Golubenko usually continues Bg5 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Golubenko usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Golubenko usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Golubenko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Golubenko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Valeriy Golubenko's chess games
All 35 games by Valeriy Golubenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Antonio ETG Fernandes | 2,473 | ch-EU Internet qual | A45 |
| Nov 2003 | Manfred Schoeneberg | 2,334 | ch-EU Internet qual | B31 |
| Nov 2003 | Tihomir Dovramadjiev | 2,312 | ch-EU Internet qual | A16 |
| May 2020 | Antonio Lopez Del Alamo | 2,283 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A45 |
| May 2020 | Tim Grutter | 2,253 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 15 | 7 | 2,333 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 2,070 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Elite | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 2,133 |
| Keres Memorial Rapid 32nd | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 2,171 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriy Golubenko's chess games?
35 games by Valeriy Golubenko, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Golubenko has played.
What does Valeriy Golubenko play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Valeriy Golubenko opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriy Golubenko answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Valeriy Golubenko play as White?
As White, Valeriy Golubenko's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriy Golubenko play as Black?
As Black, Valeriy Golubenko most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Valeriy Golubenko's FIDE rating?
Valeriy Golubenko is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Valeriy Golubenko played?
Our database contains 35 games by Valeriy Golubenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriy Golubenko?
35 games by Valeriy Golubenko 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.