Prepare against Yahor Silich
FM · Poland · World #7,706 classical · FIDE ID 13513656
Our database contains 529 games by Yahor Silich, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yahor Silich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yahor Silich 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 | 2,211 | 2,330 | Feb 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,189 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,168 | Feb 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 529 | 202 | 107 | 220 | 38.2% |
| As White | 263 | 100 | 56 | 107 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 266 | 102 | 51 | 113 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yahor Silich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yahor Silich's side.
First moves as White (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 261 | 99.2% | 49.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Silich usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Silich usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Silich usually continues d4 (48.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Silich usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Silich usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 129 | 96.3% | 50.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 98.9% | 47.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Yahor Silich's chess games
All 529 games by Yahor Silich in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 202 wins, 107 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 43 | 16/8/19 | 37.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 37 | 14/7/16 | 37.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 32 | 11/6/15 | 34.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 23 | 11/2/10 | 47.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 45 | 18/5/22 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 33 | 17/7/9 | 51.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 8/3/16 | 29.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 25 | 10/5/10 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 5/5/14 | 20.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,637 | Titled Tue | B21 |
| Apr 2021 | Evgeny Postny | 2,587 | Titled Tue | E67 |
| Feb 2021 | Nikita Petrov | 2,570 | Novi Sad TS Mix 157th | B30 |
| Oct 2020 | Leandro Krysa | 2,531 | Titled Tue | B03 |
| Jul 2025 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,517 | Najdorf Mem Open A | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 174 | 78 | 2,280 |
| ch-BLR U20 | 2022 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,149 |
| BLR-ARM U16 Online | 2020 | 17 | 6 | 2,085 |
| AZE-BLR U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
| RUS-BLR U16 Online Battle 01 | 2020 | 12 | 4 | 2,271 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,794 |
| ch-EUR qual Online | 2020 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,952 |
| Novi Sad TS Mix 220th | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yahor Silich's chess games?
529 games by Yahor Silich, from Jul 2015 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 Yahor Silich has played.
What does Yahor Silich play on the first move as White?
Across 263 games with White in our database, Yahor Silich opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yahor Silich answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Yahor Silich play as White?
As White, Yahor Silich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (32 games, 34.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 263 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yahor Silich play as Black?
As Black, Yahor Silich most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 266 games.
What is Yahor Silich's FIDE rating?
Yahor Silich is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Feb 2021).
How many games has Yahor Silich played?
Our database contains 529 games by Yahor Silich, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 107 draws, 220 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yahor Silich?
529 games by Yahor Silich 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.