Prepare against Jurij Vasiljev
DEU · World #27,071 classical · FIDE ID 11601116
When preparing against Jurij Vasiljev, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 41.7% over 36 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Jurij Vasiljev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jurij Vasiljev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jurij Vasiljev 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 | 2,004 | 2,203 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,018 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,099 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 142 | 50 | 71 | 54.0% |
| As White | 135 | 89 | 20 | 26 | 65.9% |
| As Black | 128 | 53 | 30 | 45 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jurij Vasiljev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jurij Vasiljev's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 100.0% | 73.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 73.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Vasiljev usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vasiljev usually continues c4 (80.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Vasiljev usually continues c4 (79.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 98.1% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 69.2% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
Jurij Vasiljev's chess games
All 263 games by Jurij Vasiljev 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: 142 wins, 50 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 19 | 14/3/2 | 73.7% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 13/2/3 | 72.2% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 36 | 15/7/14 | 41.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Eduard Bakhmatov | 2,305 | 23rd ch-GER Seniors | D40 |
| Aug 2015 | Juri Ljubarskij | 2,264 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | D16 |
| Aug 2011 | Wolfgang Thormann | 2,251 | 23rd ch-GER Seniors | A54 |
| Mar 2005 | Ulrich Dresen | 2,237 | ch-Niederrhein | A45 |
| Oct 2009 | Dirk Pohle | 2,206 | ch-NRW | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2018 | 59 | 32 | 2,039 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2008 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,041 |
| Rheinhausen Open | 2005 | 11 | 10 | 2,136 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| 26th chA-GER Seniors | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| 28th chA-GER Seniors | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,010 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jurij Vasiljev's chess games?
263 games by Jurij Vasiljev, 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 Vasiljev has played.
What does Jurij Vasiljev play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Jurij Vasiljev opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jurij Vasiljev answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Jurij Vasiljev play as White?
As White, Jurij Vasiljev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (19 games, 73.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 72.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jurij Vasiljev play as Black?
As Black, Jurij Vasiljev most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Jurij Vasiljev's FIDE rating?
Jurij Vasiljev is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Jurij Vasiljev played?
Our database contains 263 games by Jurij Vasiljev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 50 draws, 71 losses (54.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jurij Vasiljev?
263 games by Jurij Vasiljev 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.