Prepare against Jurij Khalakhan
CM · Austria · World #10,836 classical · FIDE ID 14142368
When preparing against Jurij Khalakhan, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 403 games by Jurij Khalakhan, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jurij Khalakhan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jurij Khalakhan 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 | 2,158 | 2,288 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,092 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,233 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 403 | 153 | 70 | 180 | 38.0% |
| As White | 199 | 92 | 27 | 80 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 204 | 61 | 43 | 100 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jurij Khalakhan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jurij Khalakhan's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 155 | 77.9% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 24 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| h3 | 3 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Khalakhan usually continues Nf3 (39.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Khalakhan usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Khalakhan usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Khalakhan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Khalakhan usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …b5 (4% of these games) — Khalakhan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 64.6% | 44.4% |
| b6 | 11 | 11.5% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 11 | 11.5% | 36.4% |
| a6 | 3 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 62.0% | 32.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 24.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Jurij Khalakhan's chess games
All 403 games by Jurij Khalakhan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 153 wins, 70 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 26 | 6/6/14 | 23.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A01 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B21 |
| Oct 2024 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,454 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| Apr 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D12 |
| Feb 2019 | Piotr Nguyen | 2,420 | Graz Open A | B06 |
| Dec 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,405 | Titled Tue Early | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 105 | 39 | 2,108 |
| ch-AUT | 2018 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,162 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 25 | 8.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-AUT U18 | 2017 | 21 | 13 | 2,082 |
| Vienna Advent Open | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| chT2M-AUT 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-AUT Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,986 |
| chT2M-AUT 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jurij Khalakhan's chess games?
403 games by Jurij Khalakhan, from Jun 2013 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 Jurij Khalakhan has played.
What does Jurij Khalakhan play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Jurij Khalakhan opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jurij Khalakhan answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jurij Khalakhan play as White?
As White, Jurij Khalakhan's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Evans Gambit (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jurij Khalakhan play as Black?
As Black, Jurij Khalakhan most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Jurij Khalakhan's FIDE rating?
Jurij Khalakhan is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Jurij Khalakhan played?
Our database contains 403 games by Jurij Khalakhan, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 70 draws, 180 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jurij Khalakhan?
403 games by Jurij Khalakhan 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.