Prepare against Matfey Yurasov
FM · FIDE · World #1,217 classical · FIDE ID 55617603
When preparing against Matfey Yurasov, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 39.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 461 games by Matfey Yurasov, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matfey Yurasov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matfey Yurasov 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 | 2,432 | 2,435 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,360 | 2,360 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,436 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 461 | 203 | 87 | 171 | 44.0% |
| As White | 232 | 103 | 41 | 88 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 229 | 100 | 46 | 83 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matfey Yurasov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matfey Yurasov's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 49.6% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 28.4% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 51 | 22.0% | 62.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Yurasov usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Yurasov usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Yurasov usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Yurasov usually continues g3 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Yurasov usually continues g3 (61.9% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Yurasov usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 77 | 67.5% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 23 | 20.2% | 63.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 11.4% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 50.0% | 59.5% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 48.8% | 51.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Matfey Yurasov's chess games
All 461 games by Matfey Yurasov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 203 wins, 87 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 46 | 19/7/20 | 41.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 31 | 17/2/12 | 54.8% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B13 | London System | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Gata Kamsky | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Oct 2022 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,616 | Chigorin Memorial Blitz | A34 |
| Dec 2023 | Evgeny Postny | 2,580 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Jan 2024 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,571 | Titled Tue Early | D14 |
| Jan 2024 | Vahap Sanal | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 222 | 116 | 2,309 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 11 | 10 | 2,501 |
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,449 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,462 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,281 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,316 |
| 78th ch-RUS HL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,379 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matfey Yurasov's chess games?
461 games by Matfey Yurasov, from Mar 2020 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 Matfey Yurasov has played.
What does Matfey Yurasov play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Matfey Yurasov opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matfey Yurasov answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Matfey Yurasov play as White?
As White, Matfey Yurasov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matfey Yurasov play as Black?
As Black, Matfey Yurasov most often plays: Petrov's Defense (46 games, 41.3% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Matfey Yurasov's FIDE rating?
Matfey Yurasov is currently rated 2,432 in classical chess, 2,360 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Matfey Yurasov played?
Our database contains 461 games by Matfey Yurasov, covering Mar 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 87 draws, 171 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matfey Yurasov?
461 games by Matfey Yurasov 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.