Prepare against Vitaliy Yurchenko
Russia · World #20,053 classical · FIDE ID 24113883
Our database contains 53 games by Vitaliy Yurchenko, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vitaliy Yurchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vitaliy Yurchenko 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 | 2,057 | 2,106 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 35.8% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vitaliy Yurchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vitaliy Yurchenko's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 46.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Yurchenko usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Yurchenko usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Yurchenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 52.9% | 77.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Vitaliy Yurchenko's chess games
All 53 games by Vitaliy Yurchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Mikhail Vladimirov | 2,187 | ch-Novokuznetsk Open | B50 |
| Jul 2007 | Vladimir Malezkey | 2,103 | Abaza Open | C00 |
| Nov 2007 | Ilija Izmestiev | 2,066 | ch-Novokuznetsk Open | B22 |
| Jun 2011 | Pavel Bakhmetov | 2,054 | Novokuznetsk School Open | B06 |
| Aug 2008 | Anna Lyashenko | 2,030 | Novokuznetsk Open | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novokuznetsk School Open | 2012 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,035 |
| Abaza Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,293 |
| Almaty Seimar Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,134 |
| Novokuznetsk Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vitaliy Yurchenko's chess games?
53 games by Vitaliy Yurchenko, from Apr 2005 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 Vitaliy Yurchenko has played.
What does Vitaliy Yurchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Vitaliy Yurchenko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vitaliy Yurchenko answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games).
What openings does Vitaliy Yurchenko play as White?
As White, Vitaliy Yurchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vitaliy Yurchenko play as Black?
As Black, Vitaliy Yurchenko most often plays: Caro-Kann (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Vitaliy Yurchenko's FIDE rating?
Vitaliy Yurchenko is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Vitaliy Yurchenko played?
Our database contains 53 games by Vitaliy Yurchenko, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vitaliy Yurchenko?
53 games by Vitaliy Yurchenko 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.