Prepare against Jurij Lembak
FM · Ukraine · World #9,673 classical · FIDE ID 14106027
Our database contains 285 games by Jurij Lembak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jurij Lembak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jurij Lembak 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 | 2,175 | 2,299 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,224 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 104 | 120 | 61 | 36.5% |
| As White | 136 | 44 | 60 | 32 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 149 | 60 | 60 | 29 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jurij Lembak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jurij Lembak's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 67.6% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 18.4% | 52.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 8.1% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.1% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Lembak usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lembak usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lembak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lembak usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lembak usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Lembak usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 53 | 73.6% | 62.3% |
| c6 | 15 | 20.8% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 94.5% | 63.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Jurij Lembak's chess games
All 285 games by Jurij Lembak 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: 104 wins, 120 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 17 | 5/9/3 | 29.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B25 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,440 | Kosice Open | D42 |
| Mar 2002 | Richard Biolek | 2,422 | SVK Cup | D03 |
| Jan 1994 | Leon Gostisa | 2,420 | Litomysl Open | A33 |
| Jan 1996 | Gyula Emodi | 2,395 | Hajduboszormeny | A24 |
| Aug 2006 | Alexandr Truskavetsky | 2,374 | Rodatychi Open | A32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK | 1995 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,339 |
| Kosice Open | 1997 | 12 | 9 | 2,486 |
| Hajduboszormeny | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| SVK Cup | 2003 | 10 | 7 | 2,401 |
| chT1E-SVK 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| chT-SVK 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,345 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| Sarospatak Open | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jurij Lembak's chess games?
285 games by Jurij Lembak, 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 Jurij Lembak has played.
What does Jurij Lembak play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Jurij Lembak opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jurij Lembak answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jurij Lembak play as White?
As White, Jurij Lembak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Torre Attack (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jurij Lembak play as Black?
As Black, Jurij Lembak most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Jurij Lembak's FIDE rating?
Jurij Lembak is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Jurij Lembak played?
Our database contains 285 games by Jurij Lembak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 120 draws, 61 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jurij Lembak?
285 games by Jurij Lembak 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.