Prepare against Viktor Romanchuk
FM · Ukraine · World #6,203 classical · FIDE ID 14109271
When preparing against Viktor Romanchuk, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 36.1% over 97 games.
Our database contains 1,192 games by Viktor Romanchuk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viktor Romanchuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktor Romanchuk 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 | 2,242 | 2,314 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,258 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,302 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,192 | 528 | 209 | 455 | 44.3% |
| As White | 622 | 280 | 105 | 237 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 570 | 248 | 104 | 218 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktor Romanchuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktor Romanchuk's side.
First moves as White (622 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 609 | 97.9% | 53.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.3% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 0.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Romanchuk usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Romanchuk usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Romanchuk usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Romanchuk usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Romanchuk usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Romanchuk usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 210 | 77.5% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 23 | 8.5% | 58.7% |
| d5 | 21 | 7.7% | 59.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 3.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.2% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 189 | 96.4% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
Viktor Romanchuk's chess games
All 1,192 games by Viktor Romanchuk 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: 528 wins, 209 draws, 455 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 113 | 48/22/43 | 42.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 105 | 50/17/38 | 47.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 85 | 38/15/32 | 44.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 45 | 22/7/16 | 48.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 33 | 18/4/11 | 54.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 14/5/12 | 45.2% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 29 | 12/2/15 | 41.4% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 9/7/8 | 37.5% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 118 | 46/25/47 | 39.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 97 | 35/22/40 | 36.1% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 50 | 25/14/11 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 35 | 15/5/15 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 32 | 12/4/16 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,688 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Apr 2007 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,663 | 14th chT-UKR | C92 |
| Aug 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,611 | Titled Tue | C02 |
| May 2008 | Mikhailo Oleksienko | 2,592 | 15th chT-UKR | E32 |
| Sep 2022 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,583 | Titled Tue Late | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,041 | 553 | 2,280 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,465 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 1 | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 2,397 |
| Kiev Independence Cup Open | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,309 |
| Speed Chess GP3 | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,305 |
| Speed Chess GP2 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,180 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
| Cherkasy Konsalt | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktor Romanchuk's chess games?
1,192 games by Viktor Romanchuk, 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 Romanchuk has played.
What does Viktor Romanchuk play on the first move as White?
Across 622 games with White in our database, Viktor Romanchuk opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktor Romanchuk answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Viktor Romanchuk play as White?
As White, Viktor Romanchuk's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (113 games, 42.5% win rate); Indian Defense (105 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (85 games, 44.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 622 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktor Romanchuk play as Black?
As Black, Viktor Romanchuk most often plays: Slav Defense (118 games, 39.0% win rate); French Defense (97 games, 36.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (50 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 570 games.
What is Viktor Romanchuk's FIDE rating?
Viktor Romanchuk is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (May 2011).
How many games has Viktor Romanchuk played?
Our database contains 1,192 games by Viktor Romanchuk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 528 wins, 209 draws, 455 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktor Romanchuk?
1,192 games by Viktor Romanchuk 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.