Prepare against Ivan Yakushev
Russia · World #29,845 classical · FIDE ID 24194719
Our database contains 44 games by Ivan Yakushev, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Yakushev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Yakushev 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 | 1,987 | 2,083 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,041 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 2,021 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 34.1% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Yakushev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Yakushev's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 47.6% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 23.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Yakushev usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Yakushev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Yakushev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (83% of these games) — Yakushev usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Yakushev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Ivan Yakushev's chess games
All 44 games by Ivan Yakushev in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Chamal Gedgafov | 2,219 | ch-RUS IPCA | E20 |
| Feb 2011 | Stanislav Romanov | 2,096 | Moscow Open E | D02 |
| May 2015 | Igor Kolomytchenko | 2,073 | ch-RUS IPCA | B22 |
| May 2015 | Sergey Grigoriev | 1,998 | ch-RUS IPCA | B84 |
| May 2017 | Denis Denisov | 1,944 | ch-RUS IPCA | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2017 | 36 | 21 | 2,059 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Yakushev's chess games?
44 games by Ivan Yakushev, from Mar 2011 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 Ivan Yakushev has played.
What does Ivan Yakushev play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ivan Yakushev opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Yakushev answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ivan Yakushev play as White?
As White, Ivan Yakushev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Yakushev play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Yakushev most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Ivan Yakushev's FIDE rating?
Ivan Yakushev is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (May 2018).
How many games has Ivan Yakushev played?
Our database contains 44 games by Ivan Yakushev, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 13 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Yakushev?
44 games by Ivan Yakushev 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.