Prepare against Ivan Yeletsky
FM · Russia · World #1,455 classical · FIDE ID 24180327
When preparing against Ivan Yeletsky, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 29.0% over 31 games.
Our database contains 2,057 games by Ivan Yeletsky, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Yeletsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Yeletsky 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 | 2,415 | 2,504 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,398 | 2,459 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,473 | 2,500 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,057 | 1,156 | 346 | 555 | 56.2% |
| As White | 1,046 | 597 | 172 | 277 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 1,011 | 559 | 174 | 278 | 55.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Yeletsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Yeletsky's side.
First moves as White (1,044 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 479 | 45.9% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 274 | 26.2% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 113 | 10.8% | 71.2% |
| c4 | 108 | 10.3% | 64.4% |
| g3 | 26 | 2.5% | 76.9% |
| b3 | 17 | 1.6% | 67.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Yeletsky usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Yeletsky usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Yeletsky usually continues d4 (58.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Yeletsky usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Yeletsky usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Yeletsky usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (454 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 165 | 36.3% | 58.2% |
| e5 | 93 | 20.5% | 58.6% |
| Nf6 | 73 | 16.1% | 83.6% |
| e6 | 34 | 7.5% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 29 | 6.4% | 79.3% |
| Nc6 | 23 | 5.1% | 69.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (357 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 230 | 64.4% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 87 | 24.4% | 66.1% |
| d6 | 14 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.2% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
Ivan Yeletsky's chess games
All 2,057 games by Ivan Yeletsky in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 1,156 wins, 346 draws, 555 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 101 | 67/12/22 | 66.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 61 | 42/8/11 | 68.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 47 | 33/5/9 | 70.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 44 | 29/3/12 | 65.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 18/9/16 | 41.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 35 | 18/9/8 | 51.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 15/6/11 | 46.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 15/7/1 | 65.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 76 | 39/15/22 | 51.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 71 | 60/1/10 | 84.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 63 | 37/11/15 | 58.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 54 | 23/12/19 | 42.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 20/8/15 | 46.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 43 | 15/12/16 | 34.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 9/14/8 | 29.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 30 | 17/2/11 | 56.7% |
| D02 | London System | 30 | 19/3/8 | 63.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,804 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Mar 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,789 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Aug 2022 | Wesley So | 2,773 | Titled Tue Early | B69 |
| Nov 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,755 | Titled Tue Early | C84 |
| May 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,747 | Titled Tue Early | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,341 | 918 | 2,511 |
| chT2-RUS | 2023 | 25 | 16 | 2,516 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 19 | 14.5 | 2,503 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 2,477 |
| ch-Moscow final | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 2,447 |
| chT-RUS U20 | 2014 | 17 | 10 | 2,233 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,306 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,563 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Paravyan (14 games) · Alexey Sarana (12 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Yeletsky's chess games?
2,057 games by Ivan Yeletsky, from Sep 2010 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 Ivan Yeletsky has played.
What does Ivan Yeletsky play on the first move as White?
Across 1,044 games with White in our database, Ivan Yeletsky opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Yeletsky answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ivan Yeletsky play as White?
As White, Ivan Yeletsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (101 games, 66.3% win rate); Réti Opening (61 games, 68.9% win rate); English Opening (47 games, 70.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,046 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Yeletsky play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Yeletsky most often plays: Indian Defense (76 games, 51.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (71 games, 84.5% win rate); Réti Opening (63 games, 58.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,011 games.
What is Ivan Yeletsky's FIDE rating?
Ivan Yeletsky is currently rated 2,415 in classical chess, 2,398 in rapid and 2,473 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,504 (May 2024).
How many games has Ivan Yeletsky played?
Our database contains 2,057 games by Ivan Yeletsky, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,156 wins, 346 draws, 555 losses (56.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Yeletsky?
2,057 games by Ivan Yeletsky 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.