Prepare against Volodymyr Vetoshko
GM · Ukraine · World #563 classical · FIDE ID 14122480
Our database contains 1,306 games by Volodymyr Vetoshko, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volodymyr Vetoshko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volodymyr Vetoshko 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 | 2,504 | 2,541 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,458 | 2,492 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,463 | 2,473 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,306 | 583 | 412 | 311 | 44.6% |
| As White | 649 | 327 | 192 | 130 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 657 | 256 | 220 | 181 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volodymyr Vetoshko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volodymyr Vetoshko's side.
First moves as White (649 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 442 | 68.1% | 64.1% |
| d4 | 112 | 17.3% | 69.6% |
| b3 | 43 | 6.6% | 65.1% |
| c4 | 34 | 5.2% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 2.8% | 69.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Vetoshko usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Vetoshko usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vetoshko usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Vetoshko usually continues c4 (70.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Vetoshko usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Vetoshko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 225 | 68.0% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 64 | 19.3% | 47.7% |
| c6 | 28 | 8.5% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.5% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 130 | 60.5% | 59.6% |
| d5 | 80 | 37.2% | 53.1% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Volodymyr Vetoshko's chess games
All 1,306 games by Volodymyr Vetoshko in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 583 wins, 412 draws, 311 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 53 | 26/14/13 | 49.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 43 | 25/6/12 | 58.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 29 | 16/4/9 | 55.2% |
| A62 | Catalan | 28 | 10/15/3 | 35.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 8/10/6 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 13/6/3 | 59.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 135 | 66/30/39 | 48.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 60 | 28/22/10 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 11/13/8 | 34.4% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 28 | 6/16/6 | 21.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,798 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Feb 2019 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,715 | Titled Tue | A49 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Early | E73 |
| Mar 2023 | Alexandr Predke | 2,684 | Chessable Masters Play In | B41 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,668 | Julius Baer Play In | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 262 | 155.5 | 2,457 |
| ch-UKR U12 | 2010 | 43 | 32.5 | 2,184 |
| ch-UKR sf U20 | 2008 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,186 |
| Ilichevsk Sunny Pawn Open | 2007 | 22 | 10 | 2,049 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,522 |
| Mukachevo Summer Open | 2018 | 20 | 14 | 2,492 |
| Wch U12 | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 2,091 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2024 | 18 | 12 | 2,472 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vitaliy Bernadskiy (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volodymyr Vetoshko's chess games?
1,306 games by Volodymyr Vetoshko, from Oct 2006 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 Volodymyr Vetoshko has played.
What does Volodymyr Vetoshko play on the first move as White?
Across 649 games with White in our database, Volodymyr Vetoshko opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volodymyr Vetoshko answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Volodymyr Vetoshko play as White?
As White, Volodymyr Vetoshko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 49.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (43 games, 58.1% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (29 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 649 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volodymyr Vetoshko play as Black?
As Black, Volodymyr Vetoshko most often plays: Sicilian (135 games, 48.9% win rate); Indian Defense (60 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 657 games.
What is Volodymyr Vetoshko's FIDE rating?
Volodymyr Vetoshko is currently rated 2,504 in classical chess, 2,458 in rapid and 2,463 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,541 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Volodymyr Vetoshko played?
Our database contains 1,306 games by Volodymyr Vetoshko, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 583 wins, 412 draws, 311 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volodymyr Vetoshko?
1,306 games by Volodymyr Vetoshko 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.