Prepare against Valiantsin Yezhel
FM · FIDE · World #6,992 classical · FIDE ID 13504983
When preparing against Valiantsin Yezhel, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 34.6% over 78 games.
Our database contains 659 games by Valiantsin Yezhel, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valiantsin Yezhel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valiantsin Yezhel 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 | 2,225 | 2,311 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,178 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,156 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 659 | 272 | 111 | 276 | 41.3% |
| As White | 342 | 153 | 61 | 128 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 317 | 119 | 50 | 148 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valiantsin Yezhel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valiantsin Yezhel's side.
First moves as White (342 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 265 | 77.5% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 23 | 6.7% | 76.1% |
| g4 | 18 | 5.3% | 52.8% |
| b3 | 11 | 3.2% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 2.3% | 37.5% |
| h4 | 5 | 1.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Yezhel usually continues Nf3 (51.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Yezhel usually continues Nf3 (36.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Yezhel usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 76.1% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Yezhel usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Yezhel usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Yezhel usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 71.5% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 19 | 12.6% | 42.1% |
| d6 | 12 | 7.9% | 70.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| Nh6 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 44 | 40.0% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 33 | 30.0% | 19.7% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 25.5% | 48.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| Nh6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Valiantsin Yezhel's chess games
All 659 games by Valiantsin Yezhel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 272 wins, 111 draws, 276 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 96 | 49/12/35 | 51.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 40 | 15/8/17 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 78 | 27/12/39 | 34.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 44 | 20/10/14 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,645 | Titled Tue Early | A80 |
| Jun 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,613 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Oct 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,559 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Jun 2024 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,541 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 481 | 242 | 2,265 |
| ch-BLR U20 | 2017 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 12 | 5 | 2,070 |
| Wch U10 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 1,881 |
| Wch U16 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| 23rd ch-EU U16 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| 33rd Krakow Open A | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,383 |
| 20th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valiantsin Yezhel's chess games?
659 games by Valiantsin Yezhel, from Sep 2009 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 Valiantsin Yezhel has played.
What does Valiantsin Yezhel play on the first move as White?
Across 342 games with White in our database, Valiantsin Yezhel opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.g4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valiantsin Yezhel answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Valiantsin Yezhel play as White?
As White, Valiantsin Yezhel's most-played openings in our database are: London System (96 games, 51.0% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 40.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 342 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valiantsin Yezhel play as Black?
As Black, Valiantsin Yezhel most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (78 games, 34.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (44 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 317 games.
What is Valiantsin Yezhel's FIDE rating?
Valiantsin Yezhel is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Valiantsin Yezhel played?
Our database contains 659 games by Valiantsin Yezhel, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 111 draws, 276 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valiantsin Yezhel?
659 games by Valiantsin Yezhel 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.