Prepare against Alexander A. Yakimenko
FIDE · World #40,540 classical · FIDE ID 24141917
Our database contains 665 games by Alexander A. Yakimenko, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander A. Yakimenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander A. Yakimenko 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 | 1,933 | 2,271 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 2,243 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,222 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 665 | 247 | 152 | 266 | 37.1% |
| As White | 323 | 131 | 77 | 115 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 342 | 116 | 75 | 151 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander A. Yakimenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander A. Yakimenko's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 172 | 53.3% | 46.5% |
| e4 | 150 | 46.4% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Yakimenko usually continues c4 (42.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Yakimenko usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Yakimenko usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Yakimenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Yakimenko usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Yakimenko usually continues d4 (60.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 118 | 73.8% | 40.3% |
| e5 | 42 | 26.3% | 61.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 91 | 85.8% | 35.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 10.4% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Alexander A. Yakimenko's chess games
All 665 games by Alexander A. Yakimenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 247 wins, 152 draws, 266 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 10/1/13 | 41.7% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 1/7/9 | 5.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 40 | 9/7/24 | 22.5% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 33 | 10/3/20 | 30.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Martin Petr | 2,540 | 25th Pardubice Open rap | C18 |
| Feb 2012 | V. Byelopolskiy | 2,478 | 11th Moscow Aeroflot Open B | E24 |
| Oct 2018 | Pa Iniyan | 2,476 | 22nd chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B40 |
| Jan 2011 | Petr Neuman | 2,476 | Marianske Lazne Open | B06 |
| Jun 2014 | Yago De Moura Santiago | 2,466 | Albena Masters Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basel Open | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,209 |
| Albena Open | 2017 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-Moscow sf | 2012 | 15 | 7 | 2,201 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,241 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander A. Yakimenko's chess games?
665 games by Alexander A. Yakimenko, from Apr 2009 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 Alexander A. Yakimenko has played.
What does Alexander A. Yakimenko play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Alexander A. Yakimenko opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander A. Yakimenko answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander A. Yakimenko play as White?
As White, Alexander A. Yakimenko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander A. Yakimenko play as Black?
As Black, Alexander A. Yakimenko most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (40 games, 22.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 342 games.
What is Alexander A. Yakimenko's FIDE rating?
Alexander A. Yakimenko is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Alexander A. Yakimenko played?
Our database contains 665 games by Alexander A. Yakimenko, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 247 wins, 152 draws, 266 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander A. Yakimenko?
665 games by Alexander A. Yakimenko 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.