Prepare against Volodymyr Iakymov
IM · Ukraine · World #2,144 classical · FIDE ID 14110164
Our database contains 455 games by Volodymyr Iakymov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Volodymyr Iakymov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Volodymyr Iakymov 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 | 2,375 | 2,494 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,408 | 2,485 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,441 | 2,467 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 196 | 152 | 107 | 43.1% |
| As White | 237 | 113 | 75 | 49 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 218 | 83 | 77 | 58 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 236 | 99.6% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Iakymov usually continues c3 (51.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Iakymov usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Iakymov usually continues Bc4 (86.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Iakymov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 80 | 67.8% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 21.2% | 62.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 5.9% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 80.0% | 61.6% |
| f5 | 11 | 15.7% | 72.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Volodymyr Iakymov's chess games
All 455 games by Volodymyr Iakymov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 196 wins, 152 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 56 | 21/16/19 | 37.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 52 | 25/16/11 | 48.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 13 | 9/4/0 | 69.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 43 | 15/13/15 | 34.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 5/12/5 | 22.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,683 | 26th EU-Cup | B22 |
| Apr 2007 | Alexander Areshchenko | 2,656 | 14th chT-UKR | C12 |
| Mar 2010 | Valentin Iotov | 2,568 | 11th ch-EU | B22 |
| Nov 2007 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,564 | ch-UKR fin | C11 |
| Sep 2009 | Spartak Vysochin | 2,550 | Yuzhny Open | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR | 2010 | 36 | 24.5 | 2,516 |
| ch-UKR U16 | 2002 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,378 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2005 | 22 | 10 | 2,365 |
| ch-UKR U18 | 2004 | 22 | 7 | 2,205 |
| ch-UKR U14 | 2000 | 20 | 9 | 2,216 |
| chT-ISR | 2023 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,346 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,408 |
| Yuzhny Open | 2010 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,565 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Valeriy Aveskulov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Volodymyr Iakymov's chess games?
455 games by Volodymyr Iakymov, from Apr 2003 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 Volodymyr Iakymov has played.
What does Volodymyr Iakymov play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Volodymyr Iakymov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Volodymyr Iakymov answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Volodymyr Iakymov play as White?
As White, Volodymyr Iakymov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (56 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (52 games, 48.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Volodymyr Iakymov play as Black?
As Black, Volodymyr Iakymov most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (43 games, 34.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (24 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 218 games.
What is Volodymyr Iakymov's FIDE rating?
Volodymyr Iakymov is currently rated 2,375 in classical chess, 2,408 in rapid and 2,441 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,494 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Volodymyr Iakymov played?
Our database contains 455 games by Volodymyr Iakymov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 152 draws, 107 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Volodymyr Iakymov?
455 games by Volodymyr Iakymov 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.