Prepare against Viktor Dovzhenko
IM · Ukraine · World #23,280 classical · FIDE ID 14105985
Our database contains 226 games by Viktor Dovzhenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Dovzhenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Dovzhenko 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 | 2,031 | 2,425 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 2,189 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,243 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 74 | 28 | 124 | 32.7% |
| As White | 113 | 44 | 12 | 57 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 113 | 30 | 16 | 67 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Dovzhenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Dovzhenko's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 67.3% | 42.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 11.5% | 46.2% |
| d3 | 10 | 8.8% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 9 | 8.0% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 42.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Dovzhenko usually continues Nf3 (38.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dovzhenko usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Dovzhenko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (85% of these games) — Dovzhenko usually continues Bf4 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Dovzhenko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Dovzhenko usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 27 | 52.9% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 13 | 25.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 21.6% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 24 | 54.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 22.7% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 20.5% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Viktor Dovzhenko's chess games
All 226 games by Viktor Dovzhenko 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: 74 wins, 28 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 56 | 12/8/36 | 21.4% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Alexander N Panchenko | 2,465 | Yalta Open | B20 |
| Jul 2021 | Pavel Jirovsky | 2,306 | 32nd Pardubice Open Rapid | A40 |
| Jul 2019 | Filip Dowgird | 2,298 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open A | A41 |
| Jan 2017 | Petter Haugli | 2,264 | 16th Marianske Lazne Open | B84 |
| Jan 1996 | Yury Shuganov | 2,260 | Yalta Open | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 16 | 9 | 2,108 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,015 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,045 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
| Yalta Open | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-UKR sf Open | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Dovzhenko's chess games?
226 games by Viktor Dovzhenko, 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 Viktor Dovzhenko has played.
What does Viktor Dovzhenko play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Viktor Dovzhenko opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.d3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Dovzhenko answers 1...g6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Viktor Dovzhenko play as White?
As White, Viktor Dovzhenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Mieses Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Dovzhenko play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Dovzhenko most often plays: Modern Defense (56 games, 21.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Rat Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Viktor Dovzhenko's FIDE rating?
Viktor Dovzhenko is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Viktor Dovzhenko played?
Our database contains 226 games by Viktor Dovzhenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 28 draws, 124 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Dovzhenko?
226 games by Viktor Dovzhenko 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.