Prepare against Viktor Ratushnyi
Ukraine · World #8,224 classical · FIDE ID 34167293
When preparing against Viktor Ratushnyi, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 77 games by Viktor Ratushnyi, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Ratushnyi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Ratushnyi 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 | 2,202 | 2,202 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,125 | 2,125 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,146 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 28 | 30 | 19 | 36.4% |
| As White | 42 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Ratushnyi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Ratushnyi's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 85.7% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Ratushnyi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Ratushnyi usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ratushnyi usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Ratushnyi usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ratushnyi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 68.2% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Viktor Ratushnyi's chess games
All 77 games by Viktor Ratushnyi in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Sep 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: 28 wins, 30 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Dmytro Kamenskyi | 2,118 | 97th ch-Bavaria 2026 | E04 |
| Aug 2026 | Steffi Arnhold | 2,110 | 97th ch-Bavaria 2026 | C11 |
| Sep 2024 | Florentin Luebke | 2,107 | 6th Bamberg Open | B29 |
| Oct 2025 | Gustav Polzin | 2,058 | German Youth Teams | C07 |
| Aug 2026 | Stephan Stoeckl | 2,018 | 97th ch-Bavaria 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,893 |
| 97th ch-Bavaria 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-Bavaria 96th | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,129 |
| 6th Bamberg Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,642 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,119 |
| 13th Prague Summer Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Ratushnyi's chess games?
77 games by Viktor Ratushnyi, from Dec 2021 to Sep 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 Ratushnyi has played.
What does Viktor Ratushnyi play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Viktor Ratushnyi opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Ratushnyi answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Viktor Ratushnyi play as White?
As White, Viktor Ratushnyi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Ratushnyi play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Ratushnyi most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Viktor Ratushnyi's FIDE rating?
Viktor Ratushnyi is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,125 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Viktor Ratushnyi played?
Our database contains 77 games by Viktor Ratushnyi, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 30 draws, 19 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Ratushnyi?
77 games by Viktor Ratushnyi 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.