Prepare against Olga Yushko
WFM · Ukraine · World #25,246 classical · FIDE ID 14114500
When preparing against Olga Yushko, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 18.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,624 games by Olga Yushko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Olga Yushko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olga Yushko 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 | 2,017 | 2,141 | Nov 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,240 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 2,133 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,624 | 521 | 121 | 982 | 32.1% |
| As White | 795 | 273 | 63 | 459 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 829 | 248 | 58 | 523 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olga Yushko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olga Yushko's side.
First moves as White (795 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 791 | 99.5% | 38.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 38.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Yushko usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Yushko usually continues c4 (40.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Yushko usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 0% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Yushko usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (393 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 241 | 61.3% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 89 | 22.6% | 35.4% |
| d6 | 42 | 10.7% | 38.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 2.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 164 | 59.6% | 28.7% |
| e6 | 90 | 32.7% | 37.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 2.5% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Olga Yushko's chess games
All 1,624 games by Olga Yushko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 521 wins, 121 draws, 982 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 120 | 39/11/70 | 32.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 86 | 37/5/44 | 43.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 82 | 23/6/53 | 28.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 78 | 29/8/41 | 37.2% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 71 | 27/4/40 | 38.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 65 | 22/4/39 | 33.8% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 55 | 18/6/31 | 32.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 32 | 14/5/13 | 43.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 30 | 9/1/20 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 12/0/16 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 241 | 71/9/161 | 29.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 100 | 29/5/66 | 29.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 61 | 14/5/42 | 23.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 60 | 27/3/30 | 45.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 42 | 14/8/20 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 37 | 9/1/27 | 24.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 33 | 6/5/22 | 18.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 5/1/13 | 26.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Humpy Koneru | 2,524 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | A81 |
| Jun 2025 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,476 | Titled Tue Late | B05 |
| Jun 2024 | Eveleen Kaur | 2,467 | Swiss Queens Wed #20 | A40 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | D36 |
| Oct 2023 | Thore Perske | 2,451 | Titled Tue Late | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,066 | 366.5 | 2,050 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 88 | 31.5 | 2,074 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 31 | 9.5 | 1,955 |
| ch-UKR w | 2010 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,083 |
| Gyongyos Matra Cup | 2004 | 18 | 9 | 2,187 |
| ch-UKR U16 Girls | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,925 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #41 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olga Yushko's chess games?
1,624 games by Olga Yushko, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Olga Yushko has played.
What does Olga Yushko play on the first move as White?
Across 795 games with White in our database, Olga Yushko opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games), 1.d3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olga Yushko answers 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Olga Yushko play as White?
As White, Olga Yushko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (120 games, 32.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (86 games, 43.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (82 games, 28.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 795 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olga Yushko play as Black?
As Black, Olga Yushko most often plays: Alekhine Defense (241 games, 29.5% win rate); Indian Defense (100 games, 29.0% win rate); Catalan (61 games, 23.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 829 games.
What is Olga Yushko's FIDE rating?
Olga Yushko is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Nov 2012).
How many games has Olga Yushko played?
Our database contains 1,624 games by Olga Yushko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 521 wins, 121 draws, 982 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olga Yushko?
1,624 games by Olga Yushko 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.