Prepare against German Yu Kalinichenko
FIDE · World #74,599 classical · FIDE ID 55799370
Our database contains 33 games by German Yu Kalinichenko, covering Jun 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find German Yu Kalinichenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout German Yu Kalinichenko 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 | 1,807 | 1,875 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,924 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 39.4% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kalinichenko usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Kalinichenko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kalinichenko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kalinichenko usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
German Yu Kalinichenko's chess games
All 33 games by German Yu Kalinichenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Nikola Adamovic | 1,996 | World Cadets U12 2025 | C43 |
| Jun 2024 | Safin Safarullakhan | 1,879 | GEO World Cup A U10 | B77 |
| Nov 2024 | Lazare Chkhartishvili | 1,836 | World Cadets U10 | C44 |
| Jul 2024 | Egor Lazarev | 1,749 | GEO World Cup Final U10 | B86 |
| Nov 2024 | Tino Sander | 1,736 | World Cadets U10 | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,779 |
| GEO World Cup A U10 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,770 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid Men | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| GEO World Cup Final U10 | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,749 |
| ch-Asia Rapid U10 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,730 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B12 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find German Yu Kalinichenko's chess games?
33 games by German Yu Kalinichenko, from Jun 2023 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 German Yu Kalinichenko has played.
What does German Yu Kalinichenko play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, German Yu Kalinichenko opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, German Yu Kalinichenko answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does German Yu Kalinichenko play as White?
As White, German Yu Kalinichenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does German Yu Kalinichenko play as Black?
As Black, German Yu Kalinichenko most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is German Yu Kalinichenko's FIDE rating?
German Yu Kalinichenko is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Nov 2025).
How many games has German Yu Kalinichenko played?
Our database contains 33 games by German Yu Kalinichenko, covering Jun 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against German Yu Kalinichenko?
33 games by German Yu Kalinichenko 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.