Prepare against Volodymyr Molyboha
Ukraine · World #6,448 classical · FIDE ID 4116631
When preparing against Volodymyr Molyboha, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 70 games by Volodymyr Molyboha, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Volodymyr Molyboha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volodymyr Molyboha 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 | 2,237 | 2,329 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,354 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,310 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 18 | 34 | 18 | 25.7% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 26.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 308 rated games against 223 different opponents, across 31 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 199 | 62 | 79 | 58 | 31.2% | 2,247 | 2,253 | 12 |
| Rapid | 41 | 23 | 12 | 6 | 56.1% | 2,114 | 2,279 | 26 |
| Blitz | 59 | 37 | 5 | 17 | 62.7% | 1,824 | 1,959 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 112 | 20 | 42 | 50 | 17.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 184 | 100 | 51 | 33 | 54.3% |
Wins over titled players: 9 vs GM · 18 vs IM · 13 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 1 vs WIM · 6 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 28 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2,053 | 2,208 |
| 2025 | 36 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 2,052 | 2,120 |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1,902 | 2,124 |
| 2023 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1,808 | 1,897 |
| 2022 | 33 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1,903 | 2,049 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2,278 | 2,189 |
| 2020 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2,022 | 2,162 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2,240 | 2,196 |
| 2017 | 32 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 2,157 | 2,282 |
| 2015 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2,327 | 2,461 |
| 2014 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2,252 | 2,252 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2,383 | 2,250 |
| 2011 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 2,225 | 2,242 |
| 2010 | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 2,271 | 2,308 |
| 2009 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2,276 | 2,219 |
| 2008 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2,420 | 2,202 |
| 2007 | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 2,265 | 2,246 |
Where Volodymyr Molyboha has played
Ukraine (28) · Montenegro (1) · Poland (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volodymyr Molyboha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volodymyr Molyboha's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 53.1% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 15.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Molyboha usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Molyboha usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Molyboha usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Molyboha usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Molyboha usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Volodymyr Molyboha's chess games
All 70 games by Volodymyr Molyboha in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 18 wins, 34 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Andrey Baryshpolets | 2,477 | 22nd Krakow Open A | C95 |
| Apr 2015 | Iulija Osmak | 2,405 | 12th Nabokov Memorial B | A11 |
| Jun 2025 | Pavle Dimic | 2,322 | 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | E60 |
| Apr 2015 | Ilgar Bajarani | 2,311 | 12th Nabokov Memorial B | B23 |
| Apr 2015 | Leonid Kozak | 2,290 | 12th Nabokov Memorial B | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lvov Zheliandinov Memorial | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,204 |
| Kiev Independence Cup IM | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
| 22nd Krakow Open A | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,355 |
| 12th Nabokov Memorial B | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,436 |
| 10th Chervonograd | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,213 |
| Nabokov Memorial-B 9th | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,245 |
| Lvov Tradition IM 01 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,187 |
| 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volodymyr Molyboha's chess games?
70 games by Volodymyr Molyboha, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Volodymyr Molyboha has played.
What does Volodymyr Molyboha play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Volodymyr Molyboha opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volodymyr Molyboha answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games).
What openings does Volodymyr Molyboha play as White?
As White, Volodymyr Molyboha's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volodymyr Molyboha play as Black?
As Black, Volodymyr Molyboha most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Volodymyr Molyboha's FIDE rating?
Volodymyr Molyboha is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Volodymyr Molyboha played?
Our database contains 70 games by Volodymyr Molyboha, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 34 draws, 18 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volodymyr Molyboha?
70 games by Volodymyr Molyboha 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.