Prepare against Vitaly Kirichenko
Ukraine · World #5,796 classical · FIDE ID 14103079
Our database contains 103 games by Vitaly Kirichenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vitaly Kirichenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitaly Kirichenko 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 | 2,233 | 2,333 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,353 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,334 | 2,367 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 32.0% |
| As White | 51 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 21 | 16 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 51.0% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 23 | 45.1% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 38.5% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kirichenko usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Kirichenko usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Kirichenko usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kirichenko usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kirichenko usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Kirichenko usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 59.3% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 18.5% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 68.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 31.6% | 75.0% |
Vitaly Kirichenko's chess games
All 103 games by Vitaly Kirichenko 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: 33 wins, 34 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Egor Bykov | 2,436 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Jun 2020 | Das Neelotpal | 2,425 | Titled Tue | C77 |
| Aug 2001 | Anatoliy Demkovich | 2,425 | 1st Kiev Independence Cup | D06 |
| Jul 2004 | Timofey Galinsky | 2,418 | 3rd Sakharov Memorial | A84 |
| May 2005 | Iuri Shkuro | 2,418 | ch-UKR sf | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 51 | 20 | 2,166 |
| Vinnytsia City Cup | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,113 |
| 3rd Sakharov Memorial | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,392 |
| 1st Kiev Independence Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,394 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,465 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| Vienna Open D | 1996 | 3 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitaly Kirichenko's chess games?
103 games by Vitaly Kirichenko, 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 Vitaly Kirichenko has played.
What does Vitaly Kirichenko play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Vitaly Kirichenko opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitaly Kirichenko answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games).
What openings does Vitaly Kirichenko play as White?
As White, Vitaly Kirichenko's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitaly Kirichenko play as Black?
As Black, Vitaly Kirichenko most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Vitaly Kirichenko's FIDE rating?
Vitaly Kirichenko is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,334 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Vitaly Kirichenko played?
Our database contains 103 games by Vitaly Kirichenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 34 draws, 36 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitaly Kirichenko?
103 games by Vitaly Kirichenko 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.