After completing studies of Computer Science, he decided after the introduction of a professional system in Europe in 2014 to devote himself entirely to the game and attempt to make a living from it.

[2] Among the strongest players in Europe, Kachanovskyi is notable for never having visited Asia for an extended period to study, instead achieving his strength mostly through self-study.

In 2016, Kachanovskyi became the fifth player to be awarded professional status by the EGF, after emerging the overall victor of a six-round, single knockout tournament of sixteen of Europe's strongest players and beating his fellow Ukrainian Andrii Kravets in the final.

[3] Now living in Kyiv with his wife and two children, Kachanovskyi launched the "European Go Journal" in February 2021.

The Journal is published monthly to an international readership of around 300 people, and features varied content including European and international news, game commentaries, interviews, photography, artwork, tsumego problems and more.