Prepare against Volodymyr Zabolotny
Ukraine · World #53,385 classical · FIDE ID 14153203
When preparing against Volodymyr Zabolotny, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 59 games by Volodymyr Zabolotny, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Volodymyr Zabolotny's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volodymyr Zabolotny 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 | 1,880 | 2,047 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,983 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 2,126 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 26 | 10 | 23 | 44.1% |
| As White | 26 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 73.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Volodymyr Zabolotny's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Volodymyr Zabolotny's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 42.3% | 81.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 30.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 19.2% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 81.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Zabolotny usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zabolotny usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Zabolotny usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zabolotny usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zabolotny usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Zabolotny usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Volodymyr Zabolotny's chess games
All 59 games by Volodymyr Zabolotny in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 26 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Volodymyr Openyshev | 1,961 | ch-UKR Silent | B06 |
| Jul 2019 | Maciej Szalko | 1,943 | ch-EU Silent | E61 |
| Oct 2015 | Marina Kaydanovich | 1,831 | W-ch Disabled | A25 |
| Mar 2026 | Viktor Vozniuk | 1,823 | Ukrainian Championship among players with hearing impairments 2026 | Blitz | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Denys Kolb | 1,792 | Ukrainian Championship among players with hearing impairments 2026 | Classical | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukrainian Championship among players with hearing impairments 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,842 |
| ch-UKR Silent | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,138 |
| WchT Silent | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,174 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,961 |
| ch-EU Silent | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,965 |
| Ukrainian Championship among players with hearing impairments 2026 | Classical | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,680 |
| 20th ICCD World Deaf Chess Championships | Team Rapid Men | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,915 |
| Ukrainian Chess Championship among players with hearing impairments | Rapid | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volodymyr Zabolotny's chess games?
59 games by Volodymyr Zabolotny, from Jun 2013 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 Zabolotny has played.
What does Volodymyr Zabolotny play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Volodymyr Zabolotny opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volodymyr Zabolotny answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Volodymyr Zabolotny play as White?
As White, Volodymyr Zabolotny's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volodymyr Zabolotny play as Black?
As Black, Volodymyr Zabolotny most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Volodymyr Zabolotny's FIDE rating?
Volodymyr Zabolotny is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Volodymyr Zabolotny played?
Our database contains 59 games by Volodymyr Zabolotny, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volodymyr Zabolotny?
59 games by Volodymyr Zabolotny 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.