Prepare against Leonid Yudasin
GM · Israel · World #5,710 classical · FIDE ID 2802341
When preparing against Leonid Yudasin, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 11.1% over 45 games.
Our database contains 1,882 games by Leonid Yudasin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leonid Yudasin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonid Yudasin 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 | 2,255 | 2,578 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,499 | 2,513 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,466 | 2,550 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,882 | 687 | 931 | 264 | 36.5% |
| As White | 931 | 414 | 419 | 98 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 951 | 273 | 512 | 166 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonid Yudasin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonid Yudasin's side.
First moves as White (931 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 837 | 89.9% | 68.3% |
| d4 | 47 | 5.0% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 23 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 1.9% | 58.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Yudasin usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Yudasin usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Yudasin usually continues d4 (68.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 55.3% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Yudasin usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Yudasin usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Yudasin usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (375 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 290 | 77.3% | 61.4% |
| c6 | 36 | 9.6% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 24 | 6.4% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 22 | 5.9% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 373 | 95.4% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Leonid Yudasin's chess games
All 1,882 games by Leonid Yudasin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 687 wins, 931 draws, 264 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 200 | 97/81/22 | 48.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 54 | 20/22/12 | 37.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 | 26/18/6 | 52.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 16/18/3 | 43.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 36 | 22/12/2 | 61.1% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 14/17/3 | 41.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 29 | 17/9/3 | 58.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 12/13/3 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 12/11/2 | 48.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 23 | 13/9/1 | 56.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 139 | 29/90/20 | 20.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 122 | 46/56/20 | 37.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 93 | 44/32/17 | 47.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 65 | 18/37/10 | 27.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 16/26/6 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 46 | 12/24/10 | 26.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 45 | 5/27/13 | 11.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 42 | 12/21/9 | 28.6% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 35 | 11/17/7 | 31.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 5/12/13 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1995 | Alexei Shirov | 2,695 | EU-Cup 11th Final | B52 |
| Jan 1993 | Valery Salov | 2,685 | Tilburg | B30 |
| Jan 1996 | Igor Glek | 2,670 | 12th EU-Cup Final | C47 |
| Jan 1995 | Jeroen Piket | 2,670 | ISR-NED Match Rapid | C55 |
| Jan 1990 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,655 | 15th Interzonal | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2000 | 35 | 23.5 | 2,639 |
| Haifa | 1996 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,666 |
| ch-ISR | 1998 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,663 |
| URS | 1989 | 23 | 17 | 2,595 |
| Beersheba | 1996 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,531 |
| Dos Hermanas | 1993 | 18 | 11 | 2,624 |
| St Petersburg White Nights | 1999 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,531 |
| Seville Open | 1993 | 18 | 14 | 2,702 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jaan Ehlvest (21 games) · Jay Bonin (19 games) · Vladimir Epishin (12 games) · Ilia Smirin (12 games) · Mikhail Gurevich (11 games) · Alexander Stripunsky (11 games) · Alon Greenfeld (11 games) · Igor Glek (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonid Yudasin's chess games?
1,882 games by Leonid Yudasin, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Leonid Yudasin has played.
What does Leonid Yudasin play on the first move as White?
Across 931 games with White in our database, Leonid Yudasin opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonid Yudasin answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Leonid Yudasin play as White?
As White, Leonid Yudasin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (200 games, 48.5% win rate); Italian Game (54 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (50 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 931 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonid Yudasin play as Black?
As Black, Leonid Yudasin most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (139 games, 20.9% win rate); Sicilian (122 games, 37.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (93 games, 47.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 951 games.
What is Leonid Yudasin's FIDE rating?
Leonid Yudasin is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,499 in rapid and 2,466 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,578 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Leonid Yudasin played?
Our database contains 1,882 games by Leonid Yudasin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 687 wins, 931 draws, 264 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonid Yudasin?
1,882 games by Leonid Yudasin 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.