Prepare against Martin Yatskar
CM · Ukraine · World #4,418 classical · FIDE ID 34109676
Our database contains 299 games by Martin Yatskar, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Yatskar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Yatskar 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 | 2,291 | 2,291 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,254 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,266 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 117 | 14 | 168 | 39.1% |
| As White | 145 | 55 | 6 | 84 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 154 | 62 | 8 | 84 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Yatskar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Yatskar's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 140 | 97.9% | 40.7% |
| d3 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Yatskar usually continues c4 (37.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Yatskar usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Yatskar usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Yatskar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Yatskar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 98.5% | 41.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 96.2% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Martin Yatskar's chess games
All 299 games by Martin Yatskar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 117 wins, 14 draws, 168 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 53 | 19/3/31 | 35.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 26 | 8/1/17 | 30.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 35 | 16/1/18 | 45.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,552 | Titled Tue Early | D32 |
| Jun 2025 | J Parker | 2,517 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D32 |
| Jul 2025 | Platon Galperin | 2,506 | Titled Tue Early | D20 |
| Jun 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,480 | Titled Tue Early | C48 |
| Apr 2025 | Michael Richter | 2,402 | BSV BEM Masters | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 193 | 80.5 | 2,162 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 8 | 2,168 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 2,319 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 3 | 2,195 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,148 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| Berliner Schachverband IM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,186 |
| BSV BEM Masters | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Yatskar's chess games?
299 games by Martin Yatskar, from Oct 2017 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 Martin Yatskar has played.
What does Martin Yatskar play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Martin Yatskar opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Yatskar answers 1...e5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Martin Yatskar play as White?
As White, Martin Yatskar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (53 games, 35.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Yatskar play as Black?
As Black, Martin Yatskar most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Martin Yatskar's FIDE rating?
Martin Yatskar is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Martin Yatskar played?
Our database contains 299 games by Martin Yatskar, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 14 draws, 168 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Yatskar?
299 games by Martin Yatskar 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.