Prepare against Eugene Yanayt
FM · United States · World #12,316 classical · FIDE ID 2020165
Our database contains 1,290 games by Eugene Yanayt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eugene Yanayt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eugene Yanayt 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 | 2,137 | 2,335 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,274 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,107 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,290 | 425 | 225 | 640 | 32.9% |
| As White | 631 | 232 | 115 | 284 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 659 | 193 | 110 | 356 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eugene Yanayt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eugene Yanayt's side.
First moves as White (631 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 479 | 75.9% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 10.9% | 43.5% |
| e4 | 61 | 9.7% | 49.2% |
| c4 | 17 | 2.7% | 41.2% |
| a4 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Yanayt usually continues c4 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Yanayt usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Yanayt usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Yanayt usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Yanayt usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Yanayt usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 305 | 97.8% | 39.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 244 | 95.3% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 11 | 4.3% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Eugene Yanayt's chess games
All 1,290 games by Eugene Yanayt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 425 wins, 225 draws, 640 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 167 | 58/30/79 | 34.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 56 | 19/22/15 | 33.9% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 56 | 26/7/23 | 46.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 10/9/29 | 20.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/6/8 | 12.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 69 | 20/12/37 | 29.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 64 | 22/5/37 | 34.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 58 | 15/7/36 | 25.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 56 | 18/8/30 | 32.1% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 55 | 15/5/35 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 47 | 19/9/19 | 40.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 9/4/13 | 34.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 26 | 2/6/18 | 7.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Samuel Sevian | 2,665 | 49th Continental Open | B23 |
| Aug 2019 | Yasser Quesada Perez | 2,582 | US Masters Open | E04 |
| Jun 2019 | Andrey Baryshpolets | 2,574 | Las Vegas National Open | E04 |
| Dec 2006 | Enrico Sevillano | 2,574 | 16th North American Open | B90 |
| Jun 2017 | Elshan Moradiabadi | 2,550 | Las Vegas National Open | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 349 | 154 | 2,148 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 44 | 20.5 | 2,342 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 27 | 6.5 | 1,991 |
| New England Masters | 2008 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,080 |
| Bay Area Open | 2019 | 16 | 6 | 2,196 |
| ch-Continental Class | 2011 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,387 |
| US Masters Open | 2019 | 13 | 8 | 2,462 |
| ch-Southern California | 2014 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Enrico Sevillano (10 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 1,290 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eugene Yanayt's chess games?
1,290 games by Eugene Yanayt, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Eugene Yanayt has played.
What does Eugene Yanayt play on the first move as White?
Across 631 games with White in our database, Eugene Yanayt opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eugene Yanayt answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Eugene Yanayt play as White?
As White, Eugene Yanayt's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (167 games, 34.7% win rate); Slav Defense (56 games, 33.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (56 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 631 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eugene Yanayt play as Black?
As Black, Eugene Yanayt most often plays: Sicilian (69 games, 29.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (64 games, 34.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (58 games, 25.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 659 games.
What is Eugene Yanayt's FIDE rating?
Eugene Yanayt is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Eugene Yanayt played?
Our database contains 1,290 games by Eugene Yanayt, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 425 wins, 225 draws, 640 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eugene Yanayt?
1,290 games by Eugene Yanayt 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.