Prepare against Yevgen Kuzmenko
Ukraine · World #7,190 classical · FIDE ID 14107368
Our database contains 72 games by Yevgen Kuzmenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yevgen Kuzmenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yevgen Kuzmenko 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 | 2,221 | 2,291 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,253 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 33 | 11 | 28 | 45.8% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 19 | 3 | 13 | 54.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yevgen Kuzmenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yevgen Kuzmenko's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 51.4% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 16 | 43.2% | 46.9% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kuzmenko usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kuzmenko usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kuzmenko usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kuzmenko usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kuzmenko usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kuzmenko usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
Yevgen Kuzmenko's chess games
All 72 games by Yevgen Kuzmenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Gennady Matjushin | 2,416 | ch-UKR sf | B23 |
| Feb 2000 | Andrei Yeremenko | 2,414 | Kharkov Caissa Open | A12 |
| Jan 2000 | Alexey Maly | 2,411 | ch-UKR | E16 |
| May 2005 | Roman Tisevich | 2,377 | ch-UKR sf | A13 |
| May 2005 | Vladimir Rudak | 2,366 | ch-UKR sf | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donetsk Rating | 2000 | 12 | 5 | 2,191 |
| 7th chT-UKR | 1999 | 10 | 7 | 2,447 |
| 5th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| ch-Wroclaw | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,294 |
| ch-UKR | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,443 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,478 |
| Kharkov Caissa Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 1 | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yevgen Kuzmenko's chess games?
72 games by Yevgen Kuzmenko, from Apr 2003 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 Yevgen Kuzmenko has played.
What does Yevgen Kuzmenko play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Yevgen Kuzmenko opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.e3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yevgen Kuzmenko answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games).
What openings does Yevgen Kuzmenko play as White?
As White, Yevgen Kuzmenko's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yevgen Kuzmenko play as Black?
As Black, Yevgen Kuzmenko most often plays: English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Yevgen Kuzmenko's FIDE rating?
Yevgen Kuzmenko is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Yevgen Kuzmenko played?
Our database contains 72 games by Yevgen Kuzmenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yevgen Kuzmenko?
72 games by Yevgen Kuzmenko 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.