Prepare against Vasyl Stets
IM · Ukraine · World #10,510 classical · FIDE ID 14106965
Our database contains 225 games by Vasyl Stets, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasyl Stets's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasyl Stets 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 | 2,162 | 2,408 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,228 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,228 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 90 | 45 | 90 | 40.0% |
| As White | 117 | 51 | 22 | 44 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 108 | 39 | 23 | 46 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasyl Stets's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasyl Stets's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 57.3% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 48 | 41.0% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Stets usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Stets usually continues f4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Stets usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Stets usually continues Bf4 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Stets usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Stets usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 92.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 88.2% | 46.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Vasyl Stets's chess games
All 225 games by Vasyl Stets 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: 90 wins, 45 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 27 | 14/3/10 | 51.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D41 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Viktor Dmitrenko | 2,456 | Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 1 | A40 |
| Oct 2023 | Georg Mohr | 2,430 | 31st Wch Seniors 50 | B06 |
| Feb 2021 | Nataliya Buksa | 2,419 | Bogdanovich Memorial Final | A40 |
| Nov 2019 | Mark Van der Werf | 2,401 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | A45 |
| Sep 2025 | F Bellia | 2,397 | 23rd ch-Euro Seniors +50 | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf | 2017 | 28 | 12.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-UKR | 2009 | 23 | 12 | 2,278 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 4 | 2,075 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 1 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,177 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,299 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| Moscow Open B | 2010 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,318 |
| ch-UKR sf Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasyl Stets's chess games?
225 games by Vasyl Stets, 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 Vasyl Stets has played.
What does Vasyl Stets play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Vasyl Stets opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasyl Stets answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Vasyl Stets play as White?
As White, Vasyl Stets's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasyl Stets play as Black?
As Black, Vasyl Stets most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Vasyl Stets's FIDE rating?
Vasyl Stets is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Vasyl Stets played?
Our database contains 225 games by Vasyl Stets, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 45 draws, 90 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasyl Stets?
225 games by Vasyl Stets 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.