Prepare against Viktoria Chernyak
WGM · Israel · World #7,190 classical · FIDE ID 24165956
When preparing against Viktoria Chernyak, expect 1.Nf3 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 750 games by Viktoria Chernyak, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Viktoria Chernyak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viktoria Chernyak 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 | 2,222 | 2,329 | May 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,253 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,309 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 750 | 268 | 235 | 247 | 35.7% |
| As White | 367 | 130 | 127 | 110 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 383 | 138 | 108 | 137 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viktoria Chernyak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viktoria Chernyak's side.
First moves as White (366 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 129 | 35.2% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 97 | 26.5% | 57.2% |
| e4 | 76 | 20.8% | 41.4% |
| d4 | 61 | 16.7% | 56.6% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Chernyak usually continues g3 (56.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Chernyak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Chernyak usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 57.2% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Chernyak usually continues Nf3 (82.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Chernyak usually continues g3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Chernyak usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 57.9% | 52.6% |
| c6 | 37 | 22.6% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 18 | 11.0% | 69.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 6.1% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 47.5% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 64 | 46.0% | 44.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Viktoria Chernyak's chess games
All 750 games by Viktoria Chernyak in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 268 wins, 235 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 50 | 19/16/15 | 38.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 46 | 21/13/12 | 45.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 7/11/9 | 25.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 34 | 14/8/12 | 41.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,526 | ch-EU rapid | A25 |
| Dec 2018 | Xue Zhao | 2,485 | Wch Blitz w | D02 |
| Jun 2016 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 2,466 | 66th ch-RUS Higher League w | A43 |
| Dec 2018 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,459 | Wch Blitz w | A13 |
| Dec 2019 | Ottomar Ladva | 2,446 | ch-EU rapid | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-St Petersburg w | 2019 | 36 | 21 | 2,152 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2012 | 27 | 12 | 1,886 |
| chT-RUS w | 2024 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,248 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2022 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-RUS rapid w | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,262 |
| St Petersburg Blockade Open | 2012 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,904 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 17 | 5 | 2,227 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 17 | 6 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viktoria Chernyak's chess games?
750 games by Viktoria Chernyak, from Mar 2010 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 Viktoria Chernyak has played.
What does Viktoria Chernyak play on the first move as White?
Across 366 games with White in our database, Viktoria Chernyak opens with 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viktoria Chernyak answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Viktoria Chernyak play as White?
As White, Viktoria Chernyak's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (50 games, 38.0% win rate); English Opening (46 games, 45.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (27 games, 25.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 367 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viktoria Chernyak play as Black?
As Black, Viktoria Chernyak most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 32.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 383 games.
What is Viktoria Chernyak's FIDE rating?
Viktoria Chernyak is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (May 2021).
How many games has Viktoria Chernyak played?
Our database contains 750 games by Viktoria Chernyak, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 268 wins, 235 draws, 247 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viktoria Chernyak?
750 games by Viktoria Chernyak 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.