Prepare against Viktor Moskalenko
GM · Spain · World #2,285 classical · FIDE ID 14100100
When preparing against Viktor Moskalenko, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 25.7% over 35 games.
Our database contains 2,028 games by Viktor Moskalenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Moskalenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Moskalenko 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 | 2,369 | 2,591 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,425 | 2,571 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,419 | 2,528 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,028 | 944 | 760 | 323 | 46.5% |
| As White | 1,029 | 541 | 350 | 137 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 999 | 403 | 410 | 186 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Moskalenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Moskalenko's side.
First moves as White (1,029 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 887 | 86.2% | 70.4% |
| c4 | 79 | 7.7% | 67.7% |
| e4 | 28 | 2.7% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 2.3% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 10 | 1.0% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 70.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 67.7% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues Nc3 (82.4% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (477 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 347 | 72.7% | 62.1% |
| d6 | 46 | 9.6% | 67.4% |
| g6 | 40 | 8.4% | 77.5% |
| c5 | 29 | 6.1% | 69.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 0.8% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 118 | 37.3% | 51.3% |
| Nf6 | 81 | 25.6% | 61.7% |
| d5 | 43 | 13.6% | 53.5% |
| f5 | 39 | 12.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 16 | 5.1% | 71.9% |
| d6 | 13 | 4.1% | 57.7% |
Viktor Moskalenko's chess games
All 2,028 games by Viktor Moskalenko 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: 944 wins, 760 draws, 323 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 121 | 61/48/12 | 50.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 100 | 50/37/13 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 82 | 43/30/9 | 52.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 72 | 40/19/13 | 55.6% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 51 | 33/11/7 | 64.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 48 | 27/13/8 | 56.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 35 | 24/8/3 | 68.6% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 29 | 21/5/3 | 72.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 29 | 16/11/2 | 55.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 105 | 54/35/16 | 51.4% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 103 | 27/52/24 | 26.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 90 | 27/44/19 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 64 | 39/19/6 | 60.9% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 63 | 32/22/9 | 50.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 50 | 23/19/8 | 46.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 46 | 24/13/9 | 52.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 35 | 13/13/9 | 37.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 9/19/7 | 25.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 16/8/7 | 51.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,706 | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | A01 |
| Jan 2006 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,662 | EU-ch Internet Gr-B 3rd | D15 |
| Oct 2005 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,652 | Dia De Internet Open | A90 |
| May 2018 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,642 | Sharjah Open Blitz | D24 |
| Oct 2013 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,640 | 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya | 2021 | 56 | 40.5 | 2,491 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 37 | 26 | 2,607 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,453 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2019 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,519 |
| Yalta Open | 1996 | 20 | 12 | 2,404 |
| Alushta | 1998 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,464 |
| Barcelona GM 5th | 2021 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,507 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,644 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marc Narciso Dublan (22 games) · Alfonso Jerez Perez (14 games) · Jorge A. Gonzalez Rodriguez (13 games) · Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez (12 games) · Alexander Morozevich (11 games) · Antonio Gual Pascual (10 games) · Pedro Mascaro March (10 games) · Daniel Alsina Leal (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Moskalenko's chess games?
2,028 games by Viktor Moskalenko, 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 Viktor Moskalenko has played.
What does Viktor Moskalenko play on the first move as White?
Across 1,029 games with White in our database, Viktor Moskalenko opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Moskalenko answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Viktor Moskalenko play as White?
As White, Viktor Moskalenko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (121 games, 50.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (100 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (82 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,029 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Moskalenko play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Moskalenko most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (105 games, 51.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (103 games, 26.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (90 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 999 games.
What is Viktor Moskalenko's FIDE rating?
Viktor Moskalenko is currently rated 2,369 in classical chess, 2,425 in rapid and 2,419 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,591 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Viktor Moskalenko played?
Our database contains 2,028 games by Viktor Moskalenko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 944 wins, 760 draws, 323 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Moskalenko?
2,028 games by Viktor Moskalenko 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.