Prepare against Volodymyr Vyval
FM · DEU · World #4,314 classical · FIDE ID 14121530
When preparing against Volodymyr Vyval, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 130 games by Volodymyr Vyval, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Volodymyr Vyval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volodymyr Vyval 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 | 2,294 | 2,315 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,293 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,336 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 49 | 24 | 57 | 37.7% |
| As White | 65 | 34 | 8 | 23 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 15 | 16 | 34 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volodymyr Vyval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volodymyr Vyval's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 96.9% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Vyval usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vyval usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Vyval usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Vyval usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 90.0% | 35.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Volodymyr Vyval's chess games
All 130 games by Volodymyr Vyval in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 49 wins, 24 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,600 | European Blitz 2024 | B23 |
| Dec 2024 | Luka Paichadze | 2,532 | European Blitz 2024 | B12 |
| Dec 2023 | Sabino Brunello | 2,500 | ch-EU Rapid | A09 |
| Jul 2026 | Mark Kvetny | 2,480 | German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | B42 |
| Oct 2019 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,469 | BL2-Sued 1920 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Men | 2026 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,258 |
| Baden Baden Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,274 |
| Stryi Spring Wins | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,337 |
| 07 IM A Budapest SixDays | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
| BL2-Sued 1920 | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,417 |
| Oberliga Baden 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 2,071 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,392 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volodymyr Vyval's chess games?
130 games by Volodymyr Vyval, from Jan 2006 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 Volodymyr Vyval has played.
What does Volodymyr Vyval play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Volodymyr Vyval opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volodymyr Vyval answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Volodymyr Vyval play as White?
As White, Volodymyr Vyval's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volodymyr Vyval play as Black?
As Black, Volodymyr Vyval most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Volodymyr Vyval's FIDE rating?
Volodymyr Vyval is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Volodymyr Vyval played?
Our database contains 130 games by Volodymyr Vyval, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 24 draws, 57 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volodymyr Vyval?
130 games by Volodymyr Vyval 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.