Prepare against Vasily Guivan
Ukraine · World #20,426 classical · FIDE ID 14108542
Our database contains 164 games by Vasily Guivan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vasily Guivan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasily Guivan 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 | 2,054 | 2,243 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,222 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,276 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 68 | 34 | 62 | 41.5% |
| As White | 83 | 31 | 17 | 35 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 81 | 37 | 17 | 27 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasily Guivan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasily Guivan's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 61.4% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 24 | 28.9% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.8% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Guivan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Guivan usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Guivan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Guivan usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Guivan usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Guivan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 63.9% | 65.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 88.2% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
Vasily Guivan's chess games
All 164 games by Vasily Guivan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 68 wins, 34 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Anatoliy Polivanov | 2,411 | Rodatychi Open | E90 |
| Feb 2015 | Oleg Budnikov | 2,373 | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | B21 |
| May 2006 | Daniil Kucherenko | 2,353 | ch-UKR sf | B78 |
| Feb 2026 | Dariusz Dziewonski | 2,297 | 2nd Erno Dede Mem | B00 |
| Dec 2021 | Tibor Leviczki | 2,293 | chT2-HUN Barcza 2122 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf | 2006 | 18 | 9 | 2,285 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| II Rotary Club Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,206 |
| 1st Lvov Euro Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,989 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,090 |
| Lvov Spring Cup LCC | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,277 |
| Rodatychi Open | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,243 |
| Lvov Winter Cup | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasily Guivan's chess games?
164 games by Vasily Guivan, from Apr 2003 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 Vasily Guivan has played.
What does Vasily Guivan play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Vasily Guivan opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasily Guivan answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Vasily Guivan play as White?
As White, Vasily Guivan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasily Guivan play as Black?
As Black, Vasily Guivan most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (12 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Vasily Guivan's FIDE rating?
Vasily Guivan is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Vasily Guivan played?
Our database contains 164 games by Vasily Guivan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 34 draws, 62 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasily Guivan?
164 games by Vasily Guivan 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.