Prepare against Arseny Yemelin
Russia · World #48,039 classical · FIDE ID 4197445
When preparing against Arseny Yemelin, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 59 games by Arseny Yemelin, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arseny Yemelin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arseny Yemelin 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 | 1,901 | 2,245 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,130 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 37.3% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arseny Yemelin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arseny Yemelin's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 61.3% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 32.3% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Yemelin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Yemelin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Yemelin usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Yemelin usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Yemelin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Yemelin usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Arseny Yemelin's chess games
All 59 games by Arseny Yemelin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 22 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Ilya Dudukin | 2,401 | Kstovo Open | D35 |
| Apr 2004 | Vasily Papin | 2,394 | ch-RUS U16 | B52 |
| Mar 2011 | Oleg Konnov | 2,334 | ch-Privolzhskogo FO | B04 |
| Apr 2004 | Artiom Frolov | 2,297 | ch-RUS U16 | B40 |
| Mar 2011 | Peter Natacheev | 2,221 | ch-Privolzhskogo FO | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS U16 | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,268 |
| ch-Privolzhskogo FO U18 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,220 |
| ch-Nizhnij Novgorod Region | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| Kstovo Open | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| Vladimir Open | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 2,188 |
| Nizhnij Novgorod Hope Cup | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arseny Yemelin's chess games?
59 games by Arseny Yemelin, from Apr 2004 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 Arseny Yemelin has played.
What does Arseny Yemelin play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Arseny Yemelin opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arseny Yemelin answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Arseny Yemelin play as White?
As White, Arseny Yemelin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arseny Yemelin play as Black?
As Black, Arseny Yemelin most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Arseny Yemelin's FIDE rating?
Arseny Yemelin is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Arseny Yemelin played?
Our database contains 59 games by Arseny Yemelin, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 20 draws, 17 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arseny Yemelin?
59 games by Arseny Yemelin 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.