Prepare against German Yu Kalinichenko
FIDE · World #75,378 classical · FIDE ID 55799370
When preparing against German Yu Kalinichenko, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 63 games by German Yu Kalinichenko, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 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 | 1,805 | 1,875 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 1,970 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,972 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 24 | 12 | 27 | 38.1% |
| As White | 32 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 25.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 1,059 rated games against 835 different opponents, across 121 events in 14 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 186 | 87 | 41 | 58 | 46.8% | 1,639 | 1,667 | 13 |
| Rapid | 405 | 190 | 56 | 159 | 46.9% | 1,705 | 1,708 | 13 |
| Blitz | 318 | 136 | 35 | 147 | 42.8% | 1,830 | 1,802 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 486 | 121 | 90 | 275 | 24.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 413 | 265 | 57 | 91 | 64.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 117 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 242 | 117 | 41 | 84 | 1,864 | 1,907 |
| 2025 | 449 | 212 | 73 | 164 | 1,781 | 1,804 |
| 2024 | 255 | 112 | 33 | 110 | 1,680 | 1,648 |
| 2023 | 93 | 38 | 6 | 49 | 1,329 | 1,167 |
| 2022 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 1,190 | 1,110 |
Where German Yu Kalinichenko has played
Russia (78) · Bulgaria (7) · Thailand (6) · Georgia (5) · Kazakhstan (5) · Mongolia (3) · Serbia (3) · Tajikistan (3) · United Arab Emirates (3) · Greece (2) · Italy (2) · Türkiye (2) · Egypt (1) · Kyrgyzstan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of German Yu Kalinichenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from German Yu Kalinichenko's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kalinichenko usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Kalinichenko usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kalinichenko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kalinichenko usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 84.2% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
German Yu Kalinichenko's chess games
All 63 games by German Yu Kalinichenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Oct 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: 24 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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 2026 | Zig Zeth Hon | 1,771 | Asian Rapid 2026 | B23 |
| Jul 2024 | Egor Lazarev | 1,749 | GEO World Cup Final U10 | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,879 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,779 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,000 |
| GEO World Cup A U10 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,770 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | O13 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,751 |
| 6th Haralampi Vanev Memorial – Open Rapid 2026 15.08.2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,039 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find German Yu Kalinichenko's chess games?
63 games by German Yu Kalinichenko, from Jun 2023 to Oct 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 32 games with White in our database, German Yu Kalinichenko opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, German Yu Kalinichenko answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% 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: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 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 (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is German Yu Kalinichenko's FIDE rating?
German Yu Kalinichenko is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Nov 2025).
How many games has German Yu Kalinichenko played?
Our database contains 63 games by German Yu Kalinichenko, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 12 draws, 27 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against German Yu Kalinichenko?
63 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.