Prepare against Igor Yagupov
GM · Russia · World #6,498 classical · FIDE ID 4113632
When preparing against Igor Yagupov, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 23.8% over 42 games.
Our database contains 2,580 games by Igor Yagupov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Yagupov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Yagupov 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 | 2,235 | 2,559 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,480 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,445 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,580 | 1,068 | 720 | 792 | 41.4% |
| As White | 1,305 | 591 | 337 | 377 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 1,275 | 477 | 383 | 415 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Yagupov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Yagupov's side.
First moves as White (1,305 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,038 | 79.5% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 162 | 12.4% | 71.6% |
| d4 | 101 | 7.7% | 73.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.2% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Yagupov usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Yagupov usually continues Nf3 (50.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Yagupov usually continues d4 (56.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 71.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Yagupov usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Yagupov usually continues d4 (68.6% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Yagupov usually continues e4 (86.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (592 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 478 | 80.7% | 53.0% |
| e5 | 69 | 11.7% | 47.8% |
| e6 | 17 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 2.2% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 1.2% | 35.7% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (449 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 371 | 82.6% | 52.4% |
| f5 | 54 | 12.0% | 53.7% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 3.8% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Igor Yagupov's chess games
All 2,580 games by Igor Yagupov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,068 wins, 720 draws, 792 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 138 | 57/42/39 | 41.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 113 | 53/25/35 | 46.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 81 | 24/32/25 | 29.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 64 | 28/11/25 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 20/9/16 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 44 | 18/10/16 | 40.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 43 | 27/7/9 | 62.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 40 | 17/9/14 | 42.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 36 | 15/9/12 | 41.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 36 | 23/7/6 | 63.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 248 | 81/82/85 | 32.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 151 | 67/48/36 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 90 | 28/23/39 | 31.1% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 69 | 27/20/22 | 39.1% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 62 | 21/26/15 | 33.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 60 | 16/21/23 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 48 | 19/12/17 | 39.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 43 | 17/16/10 | 39.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 42 | 10/17/15 | 23.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 42 | 19/6/17 | 45.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Alexey Dreev | 2,670 | 5th Tula Starodubtsev Memorial | D23 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,660 | Titled Tue Late | D45 |
| Oct 2024 | Frederik Svane | 2,655 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Apr 2011 | Igor Kurnosov | 2,653 | ch-RUS rapid | B90 |
| Jan 2024 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,642 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 917 | 495.5 | 2,291 |
| RUS-Cup | 2001 | 59 | 33 | 2,412 |
| Tula Efremenkov Memorial | 2006 | 41 | 31 | 2,613 |
| Petrov Memorial Open | 2002 | 36 | 19 | 2,418 |
| ch-Tula Region | 2014 | 29 | 19.5 | 2,457 |
| ch-RUS sf | 2003 | 28 | 16 | 2,419 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2006 | 26 | 16 | 2,504 |
| Tula Afromeev Memorial | 2005 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,557 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Yagupov's chess games?
2,580 games by Igor Yagupov, from Apr 2003 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 Igor Yagupov has played.
What does Igor Yagupov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,305 games with White in our database, Igor Yagupov opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Yagupov answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Igor Yagupov play as White?
As White, Igor Yagupov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (138 games, 41.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (113 games, 46.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (81 games, 29.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,305 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Yagupov play as Black?
As Black, Igor Yagupov most often plays: Slav Defense (248 games, 32.7% win rate); Sicilian (151 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (90 games, 31.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,275 games.
What is Igor Yagupov's FIDE rating?
Igor Yagupov is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,559 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Igor Yagupov played?
Our database contains 2,580 games by Igor Yagupov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,068 wins, 720 draws, 792 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Yagupov?
2,580 games by Igor Yagupov 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.