Prepare against Vladyslav Fishchuk
FM · Ukraine · World #5,107 classical · FIDE ID 34122117
When preparing against Vladyslav Fishchuk, expect 1.Nc3 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 478 games by Vladyslav Fishchuk, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladyslav Fishchuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladyslav Fishchuk 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 | 2,271 | 2,309 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,365 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,247 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 478 | 187 | 92 | 199 | 39.1% |
| As White | 233 | 105 | 48 | 80 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 245 | 82 | 44 | 119 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladyslav Fishchuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladyslav Fishchuk's side.
First moves as White (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 93 | 39.9% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 83 | 35.6% | 49.4% |
| e4 | 32 | 13.7% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 8.6% | 47.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 40% of White games, 61.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Fishchuk usually continues e4 (59.8% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Fishchuk usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Fishchuk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 49.4% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Fishchuk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Fishchuk usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Fishchuk usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 72.5% | 38.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 11.9% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.6% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 53.8% | 36.9% |
| d5 | 24 | 30.8% | 56.3% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Vladyslav Fishchuk's chess games
All 478 games by Vladyslav Fishchuk in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 187 wins, 92 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 72 | 37/12/23 | 51.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 8/13/8 | 27.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 16 | 10/0/6 | 62.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 37 | 14/8/15 | 37.8% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 4/3/14 | 19.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,692 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Mar 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,649 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Sep 2023 | Evgeny Postny | 2,570 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Dec 2024 | Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko | 2,570 | 92nd ch-UKR Rapid | A00 |
| Oct 2024 | Vugar Asadli | 2,553 | Saint Charbel Cup 2 Blitz | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 162 | 80.5 | 2,282 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,243 |
| Lvov Zheliandinov Memorial | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,235 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,299 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,302 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,254 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,303 |
| Saint Charbel Cup II | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladyslav Fishchuk's chess games?
478 games by Vladyslav Fishchuk, from Oct 2018 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 Vladyslav Fishchuk has played.
What does Vladyslav Fishchuk play on the first move as White?
Across 233 games with White in our database, Vladyslav Fishchuk opens with 1.Nc3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladyslav Fishchuk answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games).
What openings does Vladyslav Fishchuk play as White?
As White, Vladyslav Fishchuk's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (72 games, 51.4% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 233 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladyslav Fishchuk play as Black?
As Black, Vladyslav Fishchuk most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 37.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is Vladyslav Fishchuk's FIDE rating?
Vladyslav Fishchuk is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Vladyslav Fishchuk played?
Our database contains 478 games by Vladyslav Fishchuk, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 92 draws, 199 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladyslav Fishchuk?
478 games by Vladyslav Fishchuk 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.