Prepare against Oleksandr Yurovskykh
FM · Ukraine · World #2,993 classical · FIDE ID 14134020
When preparing against Oleksandr Yurovskykh, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 280 games by Oleksandr Yurovskykh, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oleksandr Yurovskykh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleksandr Yurovskykh 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 | 2,339 | 2,401 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,386 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,405 | 2,405 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 121 | 69 | 90 | 43.2% |
| As White | 139 | 64 | 36 | 39 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 141 | 57 | 33 | 51 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleksandr Yurovskykh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleksandr Yurovskykh's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 78.4% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 9.4% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 9 | 6.5% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Yurovskykh usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Yurovskykh usually continues Bf4 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Yurovskykh usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Yurovskykh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Yurovskykh usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Yurovskykh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 62.7% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 29.9% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 47.7% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 17 | 38.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Oleksandr Yurovskykh's chess games
All 280 games by Oleksandr Yurovskykh 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: 121 wins, 69 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 17/7/8 | 53.1% |
| D00 | London System | 27 | 11/4/12 | 40.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Martirosyan,Haik M. | 2,651 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Bortnyk,Olexandr | 2,604 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | C10 |
| Feb 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Mar 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Late | D15 |
| Feb 2025 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,497 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 146 | 83.5 | 2,339 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,302 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,327 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,533 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 11 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,384 |
| 3rd Gambit GM Closed | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,439 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 12 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleksandr Yurovskykh's chess games?
280 games by Oleksandr Yurovskykh, 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 Oleksandr Yurovskykh has played.
What does Oleksandr Yurovskykh play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Oleksandr Yurovskykh opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleksandr Yurovskykh answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Oleksandr Yurovskykh play as White?
As White, Oleksandr Yurovskykh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 53.1% win rate); London System (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleksandr Yurovskykh play as Black?
As Black, Oleksandr Yurovskykh most often plays: French Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Oleksandr Yurovskykh's FIDE rating?
Oleksandr Yurovskykh is currently rated 2,339 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,405 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Oleksandr Yurovskykh played?
Our database contains 280 games by Oleksandr Yurovskykh, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 69 draws, 90 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleksandr Yurovskykh?
280 games by Oleksandr Yurovskykh 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.