Prepare against Oleg Yaksin
FM · Montenegro · World #1,664 classical · FIDE ID 24105880
Our database contains 870 games by Oleg Yaksin, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Yaksin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Yaksin 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 | 2,401 | 2,414 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,421 | 2,421 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,283 | 2,398 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 870 | 414 | 145 | 311 | 47.6% |
| As White | 432 | 221 | 72 | 139 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 438 | 193 | 73 | 172 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Yaksin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Yaksin's side.
First moves as White (432 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 328 | 75.9% | 57.8% |
| e4 | 62 | 14.4% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 8.8% | 65.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Yaksin usually continues c4 (55.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Yaksin usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Yaksin usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Yaksin usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Yaksin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Yaksin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 156 | 75.4% | 59.9% |
| e5 | 29 | 14.0% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 19 | 9.2% | 31.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 78.3% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 23 | 15.1% | 43.5% |
| f5 | 5 | 3.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Oleg Yaksin's chess games
All 870 games by Oleg Yaksin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 414 wins, 145 draws, 311 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 104 | 52/12/40 | 50.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 40 | 18/9/13 | 45.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 33 | 17/8/8 | 51.5% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 89 | 50/14/25 | 56.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 13/2/19 | 38.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/1/10 | 52.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,667 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Oct 2021 | Gata Kamsky | 2,662 | Titled Tue | E62 |
| Oct 2021 | Anton Demchenko | 2,651 | Speed Chess GP4 | E11 |
| Jan 2022 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,612 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Oct 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,600 | Titled Tue | B63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 425 | 238 | 2,346 |
| Dmitrov IM-A | 2007 | 19 | 12 | 2,376 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 2,442 |
| 3rd Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 | 2008 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| Wch U18 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,362 |
| 62nd ch-RUS Higher League | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 2,359 |
| Speed Chess GP4 | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Yaksin's chess games?
870 games by Oleg Yaksin, from Oct 2004 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 Oleg Yaksin has played.
What does Oleg Yaksin play on the first move as White?
Across 432 games with White in our database, Oleg Yaksin opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Yaksin answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Oleg Yaksin play as White?
As White, Oleg Yaksin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (104 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 432 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Yaksin play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Yaksin most often plays: Sicilian (89 games, 56.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Catalan (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 438 games.
What is Oleg Yaksin's FIDE rating?
Oleg Yaksin is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,421 in rapid and 2,283 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Oleg Yaksin played?
Our database contains 870 games by Oleg Yaksin, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 414 wins, 145 draws, 311 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Yaksin?
870 games by Oleg Yaksin 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.