The chess games of Viktor Moskalenko

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Viktor Moskalenko

V Moskalenko

Curtesy of: kevinspraggettonchess.wordpress.com

Number of games in database: 1,604
Years covered: 1980 to 2022
Last FIDE rating: 2478 (2510 rapid, 2435 blitz)
Highest rating achieved in database: 2591

Overall record: +706 -267 =610 (63.9%)*
* Overall winning percentage = (wins+draws/2) / total games in the database. 21 exhibition games, blitz/rapid, odds games, etc. are excluded from this statistic.

MOST PLAYED OPENINGS

With the White pieces:

Nimzo Indian (140)
    E20 E25 E26 E29 E50
King's Indian (101)
    E76 E73 E61 E74 E94
Queen's Gambit Declined (67)
    D35 D31 D36 D06 D38
Modern Benoni (58)
    A57 A67 A56 A62 A60
Slav (57)
    D15 D10 D17 D11 D18
Queen's Pawn Game (55)
    A45 A40 D02 A41 A46

With the Black pieces:

French Defense (273)
    C05 C02 C16 C01 C18
Dutch Defense (107)
    A90 A84 A81 A88 A85
French Tarrasch (84)
    C05 C07 C03 C09
French Winawer (70)
    C16 C18 C15 C17
Queen's Pawn Game (54)
    A40 E00 D02 A46 A45
French (50)
    C11 C00 C12 C13 C10

Repertoire Explorer

NOTABLE GAMES: [what is this?]
   Morozevich vs V Moskalenko, 1994 0-1
   M Pena Gomez vs V Moskalenko, 2008 0-1
   Sveshnikov vs V Moskalenko, 1987 0-1
   G Hernandez Jimenez vs V Moskalenko, 2001 0-1
   G Arzumanian vs V Moskalenko, 1999 0-1
   R Felgaer vs V Moskalenko, 2005 0-1
   Vasiukov vs V Moskalenko, 1990 1/2-1/2
   J Silman vs V Moskalenko, 1994 0-1
   T Sachdev vs V Moskalenko, 2013 0-1
   J Schroeder vs V Moskalenko, 2013 0-1

NOTABLE TOURNAMENTS: [what is this?]
   Badalona 2nd (2003)
   V Closed GM Barcelona (2021)
   Chitchiyan Memorial (1988)
   Aosta Open (1990)
   Unive Open (2013)
   Lvov (1988)
   Balassagyarmat (1990)
   Marhanets (1999)
   Groningen Open (1989)
   Hoogovens-B (1992)
   Ukrainian Championship (1986)
   Kotov Memorial (1989)
   URS-ch sf Lvov (1984)
   Aviles Open (1992)
   Copenhagen Open (1995)

GAME COLLECTIONS: [what is this?]
   The Even More Flexible French by Patca63
   The Even More Flexible French by jaclark
   sackman's Fighting French by sackman

RECENT GAMES:
   🏆 TCh-CAT Final
   V Moskalenko vs A Delorme (Apr-02-22) 1/2-1/2
   V Moskalenko vs Carles Martin Barcelo (Mar-26-22) 1/2-1/2
   F Farran Martos vs V Moskalenko (Aug-26-21) 1/2-1/2
   V Moskalenko vs D Garcia Ramos (Aug-25-21) 1-0
   G Ayats Llobera vs V Moskalenko (Aug-24-21) 0-1

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VIKTOR MOSKALENKO
(born Dec-04-1960, 63 years old) Ukraine (federation/nationality Spain)

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Viktor Petrovich Moskalenko is a Grandmaster and FIDE Senior Trainer. He was Ukrainian Champion in 1987. He has written a number of chess books, including The Flexible French (2008); Revolutionize Your Chess (2010); The Wonderful Winawer (2010); The Diamond Dutch (2014); The Perfect Pirc-Modern (2015); The Even More Flexible French (2015); Training with Moska (2017); The Fabulous Budapest Gambit (2017); and An Attacking Repertoire for White with 1.d4 (2019).

Last updated: 2020-12-12 09:10:34

page 1 of 65; games 1-25 of 1,604

Game		Result	Moves	Year	Event/Locale	Opening
1. A Glyanets vs V Moskalenko		0-1	43	1980	Alma-Ata	A64 Benoni, Fianchetto, 11...Re8
2. Vladimirov vs V Moskalenko		0-1	27	1980	Alma-Ata	D32 Queen's Gambit Declined, Tarrasch
3. V Moskalenko vs Yermolinsky		0-1	15	1981	Odessa	D97 Grunfeld, Russian
4. A Shneider vs V Moskalenko		0-1	37	1983	URS Spartakiad 8th	E10 Queen's Pawn Game
5. V Moskalenko vs V Malaniuk		½-½	29	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	E94 King's Indian, Orthodox
6. E Kengis vs V Moskalenko		0-1	43	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	C05 French, Tarrasch
7. V Moskalenko vs Bagirov		½-½	35	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	E25 Nimzo-Indian, Samisch
8. V Moskalenko vs A Lukin		½-½	22	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	E76 King's Indian, Four Pawns Attack
9. V Moskalenko vs A Veingold		0-1	34	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	A48 King's Indian
10. V Moskalenko vs Golubev		1-0	48	1984	UKR Young Masters-ch	E92 King's Indian
11. Kupreichik vs V Moskalenko		0-1	42	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	C05 French, Tarrasch
12. V Moskalenko vs A Petrosian		0-1	50	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	D31 Queen's Gambit Declined
13. A Kochyev vs V Moskalenko		½-½	20	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	B06 Robatsch
14. M Gurevich vs V Moskalenko		½-½	32	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	E46 Nimzo-Indian
15. V Moskalenko vs A Shneider		½-½	36	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	E25 Nimzo-Indian, Samisch
16. V Osnos vs V Moskalenko		1-0	53	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	A64 Benoni, Fianchetto, 11...Re8
17. V Moskalenko vs G Tunik		½-½	74	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	E12 Queen's Indian
18. V Moskalenko vs N A Legky		1-0	41	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	B25 Sicilian, Closed
19. Gavrikov vs V Moskalenko		½-½	41	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	A73 Benoni, Classical, 9.O-O
20. Y Kruppa vs V Moskalenko		½-½	55	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	C01 French, Exchange
21. Yudasin vs V Moskalenko		½-½	37	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	C05 French, Tarrasch
22. V Moskalenko vs S Kataev		1-0	25	1984	URS-ch sf Lvov	E20 Nimzo-Indian
23. N Kulinskiy vs V Moskalenko		0-1	30	1984	UKR Young Masters-ch	A37 English, Symmetrical
24. V Moskalenko vs A Moroz		½-½	50	1984	UKR Young Masters-ch	D31 Queen's Gambit Declined
25. Y Kruppa vs V Moskalenko		1-0	71	1984	UKR Young Masters-ch	C05 French, Tarrasch


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Oct-02-04		Lawrence: GM Viktor Moskalenko has just won first prize in the Catalan Circuit of International Open Chess Tournaments, based on the results of 24 tournaments. Second was Oleg Korneev. Moskalenko today gave a simultaneous demo at the Molins de Rei (King's Mills) Fiesta Mayor, smashing about 39 of us and losing just one game, with no draws. (I lasted 30 moves, not bad for an old duffer whose estimated Elo is 1000 below his.) After the exhibition some of us had the pleasure of having a drink with him in a local bar--nice guy!--and meeting his charming wife Tatiana, also a very good chess player.

Oct-05-04		meloncio: <Lawrence> You had a nice day. First the game, then one or two drinks at the bar chating with friends. That's the way I like chess!

Jan-07-06		BIDMONFA: Viktor Moskalenko MOSKALENKO, Viktor Campió (Champion) - Campionat de Catalunya (Championship of Catalonia) 2005 http://www.bidmonfa.com/historia.htm _

Dec-15-07		Karpova: Interview with Moskalenko: http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail... On playchess, his handle is <CapNemo>. <Rated at 2575, Viktor Moskalenko was born in Odessa, Ukraine, on the 12th of April 1960. Married to Tatiana Yastrebova, who incidentally turns out to be a chess player as well (with a FIDE rating of 2037), this chess couple is blessed with a daughter named Mila. Moskalenko's competitive career blossomed rather late and enjoyed the first wind of active tournament participations in the period of 1980 to 1995. He was Ukrainian Champion in 1987, and gained his grandmaster title in 1992. He competed in many events and enjoyed victories against players such as Morozevich, Khalifman, Sveshnikov, Bronstein and many more. During the period of 1992 to 1994, Moskalenko twice helped Vassily Ivanchuk with his chess preparations.>

Dec-15-07		MichAdams: In tribute to Captain Nemo (or, at least, the Disney version): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipzR...

Aug-24-08		myschkin: . . . Photos: http://www.celillet.net/open05/GM%2... http://www.chessbase.de/2007/banyol...

Dec-08-09		Tabanus: With 8.5/11 (same as Dreev and Plaskett) he won today the Benidorm Open Master: http://www.chess-results.com/tnr250..., congratulations!

Jan-10-10		Peligroso Patzer: The following noteworthy game is mentioned on page 17 of Moskalenko's new book, "Revolutionize Your Chess" [New in Chess, (c)2009]: Bronstein vs V Moskalenko, 1992

May-12-10		Tabanus: 5th place today in the open Spanish tournament Vila de Salou 4-12 May 2010: http://www.chess-results.com/tnr336...

Jun-13-10		JohnBoy: The followinggame (Moskalenko-Erdogdu 2010) should be up here. Great initiative by white, trapping the black king in the center with a couple of pawn sacs, then laying waste like the Japs at Nanjing. Black is mashed by move 16. 1. d4 Nf62. Bg5 c5 3. d5 Qb6 4. Nc3 Qxb2 5. Bd2 Qb6 6. e4 d6 7. f4 e6 8. Rb1 Qc7 9. Nf3 a6 10. de6 fe6 11. e5 de5 12. fe5 Ng4 13. Bd3 Ne5 14. Be4 Nbd7 15. 0-0 Nf7 16. Ng5 Nf6 17. Bf4 e5 18. Nd5 Qd7 19. Nxf7 Kxf7 20. Bxe5 Be7 21. Qh5+ Kg8 22. Bxf6 gf6 23.Rxf6 1-0

Jul-21-10		Tabanus: http://ratings.fide.com/card.phtml?... 2nd today in Sant Martí Open A (Spain) 13-21 July 2010: http://www.chess-results.com/tnr326...

Nov-20-10		whiteshark: <The Wonderful Winawer> von GM Moskalenko <Strategic Ideas & Surprise Weapons for Dynamic Chess Player <publication date: November 2010, 272 pages! Blurb: <The widely-played Winawer Variation has been called 'the jewel in the crown of the French Defence'. It is easy to see why: this is an opening for players who love a real fight. Black immediately attacks White's centre and the resulting positional dynamics offer chances to both sides. <Viktor Moskalenko, a renowned champion of dynamic play, is the ideal guide to show you both the strategic principles and the tactical finesses. As a follow-up to his best-selling The Flexible French, Moskalenko has written another sparkling book brimming with new and original ideas. <The entire spectrum of the Winawer is covered, but of course Moskalenko has his own preferences and he does not shy away from some daring recommendations. His keen eye for the essence of positions, his talent to find new resources in well-known lines and his own inimitable style will make the 'French Magic' work for every reader. >>>>>> Contents: 006 New In Chess Code System 007 Foreword by Viktor Kortchnoi 009 Introduction 013 Part One - White and Black Deviations 015 An Introduction to the Open Game 018 Chapter 1 - The Anti-Winawer: no e4-e5 041 Chapter 2 - The Semi-Winawer: 4.e5 c5 without 5.a3 051 Chapter 3 - Black Magic: 4.e5 Ne7 063 Part Two - The Sub- and the Old Winawer The Sub-Winawer: 4.e5 c5 5.a3 Bxc3+ 6.bxc3 067 Chapter 4 - The Classical 7.Nf3 and the Anti-Dynamic 7.a4 082 Chapter 5 - The Sharp Flank Attack 7.h4 The Old Winawer: 4.e5 c5 5.a3 102 Chapter 6 - Armenian Variation: 5...Ba5 116 Chapter 7 - Knight System: 5...Bxc3+ 6.bxc3 Ne7 7.Qg4 Nf5 128 Chapter 8 - Eingorn Variation: 5...Bxc3+ 6.bxc3 Ne7 7.Qg4 Kf8 149 Part Three - The Ultimate Winawer 151 Chapter 9 - Warsaw Variation: 7.Qg4 0-0 188 Chapter 10 - Poisoned Pawn: 5.a3 Bxc3+ 6.bxc3 Ne7 7.Qg4 Qc7 / 7...cxd4 230 Chapter 11 - Black Queen Blues: 5.a3 Bxc3+ 6.bxc3 Qa5 260 Index of Games 261 Index of Variations 265 Index of Players 272 Bibliography

Mar-09-11		Antiochus: Where is Moskalenko? In Spain! Where the Spanish Tournaments?

Dec-17-11		wordfunph: GM Viktor Moskalenko + born in Odessa, Ukraine + IGM since 1992 + 1987 Ukraine Champion + author of The Wonderful Winawer, The Fabulous Budapest Gambit, The Flexible French, Revolutionize Your Chess + NIC Yearbook contributor

Feb-12-12		whiteshark: <"The Flexible French" by GM Viktor Moskalenko <>> 238 pages, Publisher New in Chess, 2008 Contents: 007 Foreword 009 Part One - The Black Queen's Musketeers <Advance Variation - 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.e5> 011 Chapter 1 - Looking for Satisfaction 027 Chapter 2 - Labyrinths of the Old System 059 Part Two - Weapons and Dogmas <Tarrasch Variation - 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nd2> 061 Chapter 3 - Beyond Tarrasch 110 Chapter 4 - Exotic Deviations 149 Part Three - French Magic <Classical System - 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Nf6> 150 Chapter 5 - Morozevich's Resources 164 Chapter 6 - A Legendary Pin 192 Chapter 7 - Russian Roulette 211 Part Four - Behind the Barricades <Winawer Variation - 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Bb4> 213 Chapter 8 - My System in the Winawer 221 Chapter 9 - Black Queen Blues: Winawer Variation <245 Part Five - Seven Samurai Swords> 246 Chapter 10 - Kortchnoi's Wedge 249 Chapter 11 - King's Indian Attack 253 Chapter 12 - The Kung Fu Fight 256 Chapter 13 - Weathering the Storm 260 Chapter 14 - The Anti-Winawer 263 Chapter 15 - The Semi-Winawer 266 Chapter 16 - The Old Winawer 270 New In Chess Code System 271 Index of Variations 277 Index of Players 279 A Brief Biography of the Author/Bibliography Reviews: http://www.jeremysilman.com/book_re... http://www.chessvibes.com/reviews/r... http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hanse...

Feb-13-12		whiteshark: Here is a fine article about V.M. and a phantastic game (positional-queen-sacrifice) from him. http://kevinspraggett.blogspot.com/... "Viktor Moskalenko is a very strong Grandmaster who lives in Barcelona... Viktor has an aggressive style of play and has played many great and memorable games. He is also a well known chess author. Chessbase writes : ''Born in 1960, is a grandmaster from Odessa (Ukraine) but who now lives in Spain. He was champion of Ukraine in 1987 and of Catalonia in 2001, 2005 and 2007. In his surveys he introduces us to his interesting repertoire, which is partially composed of sidelines which offer lots of possibilities for success. Moskalenko lives in Barcelona where he works as a trainer. He is also a successful author of chess books like The Fabulous Budapest Gambit, The Flexible French, Revolutionize Your Chess and The Wonderful Winawer.'' ibid.

May-26-12		goodevans: This guy has some notable wins (Morozevich x2, Bronstein, ...) and some good tournament wins under his belt, but the nature of this loss would have been a bit embarrassing: V Moskalenko vs G Orlov, 1989.

Dec-31-12		Chris1971: Ths guy is a very good author as well. I have enjoyed three of his books and hope GM Moskalenko has more in the works.

Feb-09-13		Wyatt Gwyon: I highly recommend Moskalenko's books on the French.

Feb-09-13		parisattack: <Wyatt Gwyon: I highly recommend Moskalenko's books on the French.> Seconded. They are quite good. His new tome, The Perfect Pirc-Modern, is due out soon.

Jun-12-13		OhioChessFan: Interesting reading: http://www.chessvibes.com/moskalenk...

Jun-12-13		whiteshark: What a mudbath!

Jun-12-13		parisattack: -Ay Caramba!

Dec-04-14		eternaloptimist: I don't remember ever playing over any of GM Moskalenko's games but I wish him a happy birthday all the same! 8 )

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