Prepare against Vladyslav Larkin
IM · Ukraine · World #601 classical · FIDE ID 14152894
Our database contains 942 games by Vladyslav Larkin, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladyslav Larkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladyslav Larkin 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 | 2,498 | 2,506 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,491 | 2,517 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,435 | 2,451 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 942 | 472 | 294 | 176 | 50.1% |
| As White | 474 | 274 | 125 | 75 | 57.8% |
| As Black | 468 | 198 | 169 | 101 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladyslav Larkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladyslav Larkin's side.
First moves as White (470 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 201 | 42.8% | 70.1% |
| d4 | 161 | 34.3% | 68.6% |
| c4 | 61 | 13.0% | 72.1% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 7.9% | 79.7% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.5% | 78.6% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 70.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Larkin usually continues Nf3 (66.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Larkin usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Larkin usually continues d4 (81.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Larkin usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Larkin usually continues Bf4 (63.3% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Larkin usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 38.9% | 72.8% |
| e5 | 33 | 16.3% | 47.0% |
| d6 | 30 | 14.8% | 61.7% |
| c6 | 24 | 11.8% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 15 | 7.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 6.4% | 65.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 54.7% | 59.2% |
| d6 | 27 | 17.0% | 74.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 11.9% | 52.6% |
| Nc6 | 17 | 10.7% | 70.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Vladyslav Larkin's chess games
All 942 games by Vladyslav Larkin in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 472 wins, 294 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 61 | 40/14/7 | 65.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 34 | 18/6/10 | 52.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 17/6/4 | 63.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/9/4 | 48.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 13/7/4 | 54.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 12/7/2 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 12/1/2 | 80.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 53 | 33/9/11 | 62.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 34 | 12/17/5 | 35.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 28 | 2/21/5 | 7.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 22 | 12/7/3 | 54.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,664 | 4th Kuressaare Saaremaa Rapid | B40 |
| Dec 2024 | Daniel Dardha | 2,639 | European Blitz 2024 | A41 |
| Dec 2025 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Online Winter Cup SF | C88 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexander Motylev | 2,595 | Tartu Open Rapid | A07 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexandr Fier | 2,587 | 11th Famalicao Open | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2024 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,405 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,293 |
| ISR-UKR U17 Online Battle | 2020 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,481 |
| BLR-UKR U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 2,298 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,411 |
| AZE-UKR U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,287 |
| UKR-KAZ U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 15 | 10 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladyslav Larkin's chess games?
942 games by Vladyslav Larkin, from Jun 2013 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 Vladyslav Larkin has played.
What does Vladyslav Larkin play on the first move as White?
Across 470 games with White in our database, Vladyslav Larkin opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladyslav Larkin answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Vladyslav Larkin play as White?
As White, Vladyslav Larkin's most-played openings in our database are: London System (61 games, 65.6% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (27 games, 63.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 474 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladyslav Larkin play as Black?
As Black, Vladyslav Larkin most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 62.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (28 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 468 games.
What is Vladyslav Larkin's FIDE rating?
Vladyslav Larkin is currently rated 2,498 in classical chess, 2,491 in rapid and 2,435 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,506 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Vladyslav Larkin played?
Our database contains 942 games by Vladyslav Larkin, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 472 wins, 294 draws, 176 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladyslav Larkin?
942 games by Vladyslav Larkin 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.