Prepare against Vladislav Lymar
FM · Ukraine · World #3,136 classical · FIDE ID 14162180
When preparing against Vladislav Lymar, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 31.4% over 35 games.
Our database contains 1,262 games by Vladislav Lymar, covering Feb 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vladislav Lymar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladislav Lymar 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 | 2,334 | 2,334 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,291 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,387 | 2,393 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,262 | 604 | 111 | 547 | 47.9% |
| As White | 636 | 326 | 52 | 258 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 626 | 278 | 59 | 289 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladislav Lymar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladislav Lymar's side.
First moves as White (632 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 528 | 83.5% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 84 | 13.3% | 59.5% |
| f4 | 11 | 1.7% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lymar usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lymar usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lymar usually continues d4 (51.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lymar usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Lymar usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lymar usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 202 | 70.4% | 53.7% |
| d6 | 42 | 14.6% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 34 | 11.8% | 61.8% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 139 | 68.5% | 48.6% |
| d6 | 48 | 23.6% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 3.9% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 8 | 3.9% | 37.5% |
Vladislav Lymar's chess games
All 1,262 games by Vladislav Lymar in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 604 wins, 111 draws, 547 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 91 | 44/11/36 | 48.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 66 | 35/2/29 | 53.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 43 | 22/3/18 | 51.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 35 | 17/3/15 | 48.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 14/2/12 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/0/12 | 47.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 22 | 14/0/8 | 63.6% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 18 | 11/0/7 | 61.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 97 | 46/16/35 | 47.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 64 | 31/5/28 | 48.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 45 | 22/2/21 | 48.9% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 42 | 16/4/22 | 38.1% |
| B07 | Philidor | 41 | 18/4/19 | 43.9% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 35 | 11/5/19 | 31.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 33 | 18/2/13 | 54.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 31 | 18/0/13 | 58.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 12/1/14 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | B03 |
| Jul 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,694 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | D32 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,672 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Jan 2025 | Sam Shankland | 2,670 | Titled Tue Late | A13 |
| Oct 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,634 | Sveshnikov Memorial Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 792 | 404 | 2,277 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 41 | 23.5 | 2,368 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,315 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,083 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,302 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,445 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,395 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladislav Lymar's chess games?
1,262 games by Vladislav Lymar, from Feb 2015 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 Vladislav Lymar has played.
What does Vladislav Lymar play on the first move as White?
Across 632 games with White in our database, Vladislav Lymar opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladislav Lymar answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Vladislav Lymar play as White?
As White, Vladislav Lymar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (91 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (66 games, 53.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (43 games, 51.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 636 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladislav Lymar play as Black?
As Black, Vladislav Lymar most often plays: Sicilian (97 games, 47.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (64 games, 48.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (45 games, 48.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 626 games.
What is Vladislav Lymar's FIDE rating?
Vladislav Lymar is currently rated 2,334 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,387 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Vladislav Lymar played?
Our database contains 1,262 games by Vladislav Lymar, covering Feb 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 604 wins, 111 draws, 547 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladislav Lymar?
1,262 games by Vladislav Lymar 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.