Prepare against Vitalii Chaika
IM · Ukraine · World #23,950 classical · FIDE ID 14111802
Our database contains 228 games by Vitalii Chaika, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vitalii Chaika's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitalii Chaika 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 | 2,026 | 2,485 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,417 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,417 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 80 | 18 | 130 | 35.1% |
| As White | 112 | 43 | 6 | 63 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 116 | 37 | 12 | 67 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitalii Chaika's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitalii Chaika's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 94.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Chaika usually continues Bf4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Chaika usually continues Bf4 (48.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Chaika usually continues Bf4 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 10.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Chaika usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Chaika usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Chaika usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 54 | 96.4% | 35.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 64.9% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 10 | 27.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Vitalii Chaika's chess games
All 228 games by Vitalii Chaika 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: 80 wins, 18 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 89 | 37/5/47 | 41.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 9/2/22 | 27.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Evgenios Ioannidis | 2,519 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Dec 2023 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| Nov 2023 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Feb 2024 | Ivan Aldokhin | 2,413 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Nov 2023 | Aleksandra Maltsevskaya | 2,384 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 160 | 71 | 2,179 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 13 | 4 | 1,974 |
| 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,934 |
| 37th Czech Rapid G1 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,183 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,369 |
| 35th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,931 |
| Bogdanovich Mem Qual 2 | 2021 | 5 | 0 | 1,820 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 3 | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitalii Chaika's chess games?
228 games by Vitalii Chaika, 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 Vitalii Chaika has played.
What does Vitalii Chaika play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Vitalii Chaika opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitalii Chaika answers 1...d6 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Vitalii Chaika play as White?
As White, Vitalii Chaika's most-played openings in our database are: London System (89 games, 41.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitalii Chaika play as Black?
As Black, Vitalii Chaika most often plays: Pirc Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Philidor (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Rat Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Vitalii Chaika's FIDE rating?
Vitalii Chaika is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,485 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Vitalii Chaika played?
Our database contains 228 games by Vitalii Chaika, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 18 draws, 130 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitalii Chaika?
228 games by Vitalii Chaika 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.