Prepare against Moissei Youssoupov
FM · France · World #7,603 classical · FIDE ID 677949
When preparing against Moissei Youssoupov, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Moissei Youssoupov, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Moissei Youssoupov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moissei Youssoupov 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 | 2,212 | 2,351 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,263 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,258 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 42 | 28 | 58 | 32.8% |
| As White | 66 | 27 | 11 | 28 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 62 | 15 | 17 | 30 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moissei Youssoupov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moissei Youssoupov's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 78.8% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 18.2% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Youssoupov usually continues Bf4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Youssoupov usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Youssoupov usually continues d5 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Youssoupov usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Youssoupov usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Youssoupov usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 72.7% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 56.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Moissei Youssoupov's chess games
All 128 games by Moissei Youssoupov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 42 wins, 28 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 1/7/7 | 6.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,572 | 17th Spilimbergo Open | D02 |
| Jul 2022 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,514 | 4th Juvisy sur Orge | A10 |
| Jul 2015 | Tigran K. Harutyunyan | 2,472 | 41st Sitges Open | A45 |
| Jul 2012 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,431 | 20th Saint Affrique Open | D28 |
| Jul 2022 | Slim Belkhodja | 2,322 | 4th Juvisy sur Orge | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U18 | 2011 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,218 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,075 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,064 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2017 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,168 |
| 53rd Biel HTO | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,211 |
| 4th Juvisy sur Orge | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,179 |
| Riscle Open A | 2018 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,382 |
| Montpellier Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moissei Youssoupov's chess games?
128 games by Moissei Youssoupov, from Apr 2008 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 Moissei Youssoupov has played.
What does Moissei Youssoupov play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Moissei Youssoupov opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moissei Youssoupov answers 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Moissei Youssoupov play as White?
As White, Moissei Youssoupov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moissei Youssoupov play as Black?
As Black, Moissei Youssoupov most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Moissei Youssoupov's FIDE rating?
Moissei Youssoupov is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Moissei Youssoupov played?
Our database contains 128 games by Moissei Youssoupov, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 28 draws, 58 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moissei Youssoupov?
128 games by Moissei Youssoupov 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.