Prepare against Michael Yankelevich
DEU · World #15,273 classical · FIDE ID 12921440
When preparing against Michael Yankelevich, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 215 games by Michael Yankelevich, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Yankelevich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Yankelevich 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 | 2,103 | 2,123 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,062 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,182 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 76 | 49 | 90 | 35.3% |
| As White | 101 | 44 | 17 | 40 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 114 | 32 | 32 | 50 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Yankelevich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Yankelevich's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 95.0% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Yankelevich usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Yankelevich usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Yankelevich usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Yankelevich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Yankelevich usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Yankelevich usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 46.8% | 55.2% |
| e5 | 16 | 25.8% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 9 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 82.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
Michael Yankelevich's chess games
All 215 games by Michael Yankelevich in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 76 wins, 49 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Roman Bashilin | 2,319 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | C01 |
| Apr 2020 | Marvin Henning | 2,227 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | B01 |
| Dec 2019 | Phil Thomsen | 2,147 | chT-GER U20 | B32 |
| Apr 2020 | Stephan Lange | 2,107 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | B06 |
| Jun 2017 | Moritz Weishaeutel | 2,071 | ch-GER U14 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2013 | 33 | 17 | 1,214 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2015 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,726 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 1,864 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2017 | 14 | 9 | 1,947 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,058 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,786 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,012 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Yankelevich's chess games?
215 games by Michael Yankelevich, from May 2012 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 Michael Yankelevich has played.
What does Michael Yankelevich play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Michael Yankelevich opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Yankelevich answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Michael Yankelevich play as White?
As White, Michael Yankelevich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Yankelevich play as Black?
As Black, Michael Yankelevich most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Michael Yankelevich's FIDE rating?
Michael Yankelevich is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Michael Yankelevich played?
Our database contains 215 games by Michael Yankelevich, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 49 draws, 90 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Yankelevich?
215 games by Michael Yankelevich 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.