Prepare against Valeriy Khabichev
Ukraine · World #15,719 classical · FIDE ID 14139030
When preparing against Valeriy Khabichev, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 55 games by Valeriy Khabichev, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeriy Khabichev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeriy Khabichev 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 | 2,098 | 2,104 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,172 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,242 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 22 | 8 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeriy Khabichev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeriy Khabichev's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 55.6% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (73% of these games) — Khabichev usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Khabichev usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Khabichev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Khabichev usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Khabichev usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Valeriy Khabichev's chess games
All 55 games by Valeriy Khabichev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Maciej Klekowski | 2,499 | Sveshnikov Memorial Open | B33 |
| Oct 2021 | Vadim Zheglov | 2,237 | Sveshnikov Memorial Open | B33 |
| Oct 2021 | V. Katashuk | 2,124 | Sveshnikov Memorial Open | B33 |
| May 2012 | Vladimir Durnev | 2,026 | 1st Lvov Euro Open | D46 |
| May 2012 | Remi Soupizon | 2,001 | 1st Lvov Euro Open | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogdanovich Mem Qual 2 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,862 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,165 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 1 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,657 |
| 1st Lvov Euro Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,078 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| 6th Eljanov Memorial | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,821 |
| Hilversum Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,136 |
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeriy Khabichev's chess games?
55 games by Valeriy Khabichev, from May 2012 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 Khabichev has played.
What does Valeriy Khabichev play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Valeriy Khabichev opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeriy Khabichev answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Valeriy Khabichev play as White?
As White, Valeriy Khabichev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeriy Khabichev play as Black?
As Black, Valeriy Khabichev most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Valeriy Khabichev's FIDE rating?
Valeriy Khabichev is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Valeriy Khabichev played?
Our database contains 55 games by Valeriy Khabichev, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeriy Khabichev?
55 games by Valeriy Khabichev 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.