Prepare against Vitaliy Hychkevych
Ukraine · World #12,363 classical · FIDE ID 34127046
When preparing against Vitaliy Hychkevych, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 79 games by Vitaliy Hychkevych, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vitaliy Hychkevych's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitaliy Hychkevych 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 | 2,137 | 2,137 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,261 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,270 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 38 | 15 | 26 | 48.1% |
| As White | 41 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 38 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitaliy Hychkevych's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitaliy Hychkevych's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Hychkevych usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hychkevych usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Hychkevych usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 42.9% | 75.0% |
Vitaliy Hychkevych's chess games
All 79 games by Vitaliy Hychkevych in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 38 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Michail Brodsky | 2,472 | Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Open | E24 |
| Mar 2026 | Maksym Pankiv | 2,373 | Championship UKR U20 2026 - Rapid | Boys | B40 |
| Nov 2023 | Lubomir Mikhaletz | 2,298 | 3rd Lvov Buturina Memorial | A42 |
| Aug 2026 | Semen Platovskyi | 2,264 | Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Open | D35 |
| Aug 2026 | Kyryl Tretyak | 2,126 | Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Open | A67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,408 |
| EU-ch Cities&Town U18 Open | 2023 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,685 |
| 2nd Lvov Buturina Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,528 |
| 2nd Chernonograd Katsan Memorial | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,740 |
| Sosnivka Christmas Open | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,730 |
| Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Open | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,492 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,187 |
| Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitaliy Hychkevych's chess games?
79 games by Vitaliy Hychkevych, from Nov 2019 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 Vitaliy Hychkevych has played.
What does Vitaliy Hychkevych play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Vitaliy Hychkevych opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitaliy Hychkevych answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games).
What openings does Vitaliy Hychkevych play as White?
As White, Vitaliy Hychkevych's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitaliy Hychkevych play as Black?
As Black, Vitaliy Hychkevych most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Vitaliy Hychkevych's FIDE rating?
Vitaliy Hychkevych is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vitaliy Hychkevych played?
Our database contains 79 games by Vitaliy Hychkevych, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitaliy Hychkevych?
79 games by Vitaliy Hychkevych 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.