Prepare against Vitaliy Bernadskiy
GM · Ukraine · World #481 classical · FIDE ID 14100371
When preparing against Vitaliy Bernadskiy, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 27.1% over 48 games.
Our database contains 3,624 games by Vitaliy Bernadskiy, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vitaliy Bernadskiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitaliy Bernadskiy 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 | 2,514 | 2,636 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,515 | 2,679 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,517 | 2,600 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,624 | 1,873 | 1,060 | 690 | 51.7% |
| As White | 1,852 | 1,060 | 495 | 297 | 57.2% |
| As Black | 1,772 | 813 | 565 | 393 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitaliy Bernadskiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitaliy Bernadskiy's side.
First moves as White (1,852 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 938 | 50.6% | 70.7% |
| d4 | 535 | 28.9% | 68.7% |
| c4 | 150 | 8.1% | 77.3% |
| Nf3 | 128 | 6.9% | 72.7% |
| b3 | 62 | 3.3% | 70.2% |
| e3 | 13 | 0.7% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Bernadskiy usually continues Nf3 (70.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Bernadskiy usually continues Nf3 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Bernadskiy usually continues d4 (66.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 68.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Bernadskiy usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bernadskiy usually continues c4 (68.3% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Bernadskiy usually continues Bg5 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (835 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 364 | 43.6% | 64.8% |
| e5 | 161 | 19.3% | 60.2% |
| c6 | 137 | 16.4% | 62.8% |
| e6 | 75 | 9.0% | 51.3% |
| g6 | 32 | 3.8% | 64.1% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 3.2% | 75.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (665 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 361 | 54.3% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 121 | 18.2% | 62.8% |
| g6 | 57 | 8.6% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 44 | 6.6% | 48.9% |
| d6 | 33 | 5.0% | 71.2% |
| f5 | 31 | 4.7% | 66.1% |
Vitaliy Bernadskiy's chess games
All 3,624 games by Vitaliy Bernadskiy in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 1,873 wins, 1,060 draws, 690 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 137 | 74/40/23 | 54.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 119 | 65/33/21 | 54.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 83 | 54/12/17 | 65.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 62 | 37/13/12 | 59.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 55 | 32/15/8 | 58.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 53 | 24/18/11 | 45.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 34/12/6 | 65.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 47 | 25/17/5 | 53.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 46 | 25/14/7 | 54.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 45 | 23/17/5 | 51.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 134 | 69/34/31 | 51.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 107 | 50/29/28 | 46.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 102 | 47/35/20 | 46.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 58 | 29/18/11 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 25/12/15 | 48.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 51 | 20/19/12 | 39.2% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 48 | 13/30/5 | 27.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 47 | 26/16/5 | 55.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 47 | 21/13/13 | 44.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 16/14/10 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,787 | Titled Tue Early | A26 |
| May 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Mar 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Feb 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | C11 |
| Aug 2024 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,720 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 622 | 410 | 2,537 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2019 | 40 | 27.5 | 2,490 |
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Rapid | 2018 | 39 | 31.5 | 2,590 |
| Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz | 2018 | 37 | 25 | 2,484 |
| ch-UKR sf U14 | 2007 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,191 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,404 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 24 | 11 | 2,342 |
| ch-UKR U16 | 2010 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,256 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (18 games) · Pier Luigi Basso (14 games) · Petro Golubka (13 games) · Volodymyr Vetoshko (13 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (13 games) · Vitaly Sivuk (12 games) · David Paravyan (10 games) · Rasmus Svane (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitaliy Bernadskiy's chess games?
3,624 games by Vitaliy Bernadskiy, from Jan 2007 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 Vitaliy Bernadskiy has played.
What does Vitaliy Bernadskiy play on the first move as White?
Across 1,852 games with White in our database, Vitaliy Bernadskiy opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitaliy Bernadskiy answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Vitaliy Bernadskiy play as White?
As White, Vitaliy Bernadskiy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (137 games, 54.0% win rate); Indian Defense (119 games, 54.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (83 games, 65.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,852 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitaliy Bernadskiy play as Black?
As Black, Vitaliy Bernadskiy most often plays: Sicilian (134 games, 51.5% win rate); Modern Defense (107 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (102 games, 46.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,772 games.
What is Vitaliy Bernadskiy's FIDE rating?
Vitaliy Bernadskiy is currently rated 2,514 in classical chess, 2,515 in rapid and 2,517 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,636 (May 2022).
How many games has Vitaliy Bernadskiy played?
Our database contains 3,624 games by Vitaliy Bernadskiy, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,873 wins, 1,060 draws, 690 losses (51.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitaliy Bernadskiy?
3,624 games by Vitaliy Bernadskiy 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.