Prepare against Vasiliy Lyakh
FM · Ukraine · World #3,261 classical · FIDE ID 14189828
When preparing against Vasiliy Lyakh, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 313 games by Vasiliy Lyakh, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vasiliy Lyakh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasiliy Lyakh 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 | 2,328 | 2,341 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,282 | 2,371 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,336 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 146 | 52 | 115 | 46.6% |
| As White | 153 | 88 | 21 | 44 | 57.5% |
| As Black | 160 | 58 | 31 | 71 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasiliy Lyakh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasiliy Lyakh's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 131 | 86.2% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 8.6% | 80.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.6% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lyakh usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lyakh usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Lyakh usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 80.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Lyakh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lyakh usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Lyakh usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 55.7% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 25.7% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 11.4% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 69.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 24.5% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Vasiliy Lyakh's chess games
All 313 games by Vasiliy Lyakh in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Aug 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: 146 wins, 52 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 33 | 20/5/8 | 60.6% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | B44 |
| Jul 2025 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Jul 2026 | Sina Movahed | 2,595 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | E92 |
| Aug 2026 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,572 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | B06 |
| Jul 2025 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,549 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 155 | 84.5 | 2,329 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 18 | 12 | 2,325 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 1,267 |
| Geller-100 Blitz | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,315 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,357 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,173 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,340 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O18 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasiliy Lyakh's chess games?
313 games by Vasiliy Lyakh, from Nov 2016 to Aug 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 Vasiliy Lyakh has played.
What does Vasiliy Lyakh play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Vasiliy Lyakh opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasiliy Lyakh answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Vasiliy Lyakh play as White?
As White, Vasiliy Lyakh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 60.6% win rate); London System (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasiliy Lyakh play as Black?
As Black, Vasiliy Lyakh most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Vasiliy Lyakh's FIDE rating?
Vasiliy Lyakh is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,282 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (May 2026).
How many games has Vasiliy Lyakh played?
Our database contains 313 games by Vasiliy Lyakh, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 52 draws, 115 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasiliy Lyakh?
313 games by Vasiliy Lyakh 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.