Prepare against Oleg Yakovenko
DEU · World #5,379 classical · FIDE ID 4696000
Our database contains 99 games by Oleg Yakovenko, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Yakovenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Yakovenko 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 | 2,263 | 2,284 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,254 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,280 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 39 | 42 | 18 | 39.4% |
| As White | 51 | 22 | 22 | 7 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 48 | 17 | 20 | 11 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 58.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 21 | 41.2% | 61.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Yakovenko usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Yakovenko usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Yakovenko usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Yakovenko usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Yakovenko usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Yakovenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Oleg Yakovenko's chess games
All 99 games by Oleg Yakovenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 39 wins, 42 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B38 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Karl-Jasmin Muranyi | 2,339 | ch-Pfalz MT A 86 | E14 |
| May 2024 | Pascal Karsay | 2,337 | ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | D38 |
| Apr 2017 | Roland Ollenberger | 2,315 | ch-Pfalz MT A 86 | B90 |
| Jan 2023 | David Musiolik | 2,308 | Oberliga Sued W 2223 | B38 |
| May 2024 | Torsten Lang | 2,292 | ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | 2024 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-Pfalz MT A 86 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,370 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,163 |
| ch-PSB Zweibruecken MTB 82nd | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,118 |
| 51st ch-GER Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MTA | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,318 |
| Oberliga Sued W 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Yakovenko's chess games?
99 games by Oleg Yakovenko, from Jan 2009 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 Oleg Yakovenko has played.
What does Oleg Yakovenko play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Oleg Yakovenko opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Yakovenko answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Oleg Yakovenko play as White?
As White, Oleg Yakovenko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Yakovenko play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Yakovenko most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Oleg Yakovenko's FIDE rating?
Oleg Yakovenko is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Oleg Yakovenko played?
Our database contains 99 games by Oleg Yakovenko, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 42 draws, 18 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Yakovenko?
99 games by Oleg Yakovenko 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.