Prepare against Igor Yarmonov
IM · CHE · World #3,467 classical · FIDE ID 14114496
When preparing against Igor Yarmonov, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 243 games by Igor Yarmonov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Igor Yarmonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Yarmonov 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 | 2,321 | 2,398 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,371 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,372 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 123 | 60 | 60 | 50.6% |
| As White | 126 | 69 | 29 | 28 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 117 | 54 | 31 | 32 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Yarmonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Yarmonov's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 126 | 100.0% | 66.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Yarmonov usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Yarmonov usually continues Nf3 (84.6% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Yarmonov usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 59.3% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 19 | 35.2% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 73.7% | 67.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 13.2% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Igor Yarmonov's chess games
All 243 games by Igor Yarmonov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 123 wins, 60 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 10/2/0 | 83.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Tomi Nyback | 2,579 | Olympiad-43 | E05 |
| Aug 2014 | Davor Palo | 2,562 | Olympiad-41 | E32 |
| Nov 2008 | Henrik Danielsen | 2,492 | Olympiad-38 | A41 |
| Aug 2021 | Raymond Song | 2,485 | Online Olympiad Div3 A | D00 |
| Oct 2018 | Oscar De La Riva Aguado | 2,475 | Olympiad-43 | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 8 | 2,388 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,448 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,424 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 7 | 2,472 |
| 17th IPCA Wch | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| Jesrusalem Maccabi | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Yarmonov's chess games?
243 games by Igor Yarmonov, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Yarmonov has played.
What does Igor Yarmonov play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Igor Yarmonov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Yarmonov answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Igor Yarmonov play as White?
As White, Igor Yarmonov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate); London System (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Yarmonov play as Black?
As Black, Igor Yarmonov most often plays: Catalan (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Igor Yarmonov's FIDE rating?
Igor Yarmonov is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,398 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Igor Yarmonov played?
Our database contains 243 games by Igor Yarmonov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 60 draws, 60 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Yarmonov?
243 games by Igor Yarmonov 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.