Prepare against Yan Domin
FM · Ukraine · World #2,429 classical · FIDE ID 34169342
When preparing against Yan Domin, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,101 games by Yan Domin, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yan Domin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yan Domin 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 | 2,363 | 2,363 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,420 | 2,420 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,408 | 2,418 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,101 | 603 | 123 | 375 | 54.8% |
| As White | 549 | 328 | 56 | 165 | 59.7% |
| As Black | 552 | 275 | 67 | 210 | 49.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yan Domin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yan Domin's side.
First moves as White (549 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 460 | 83.8% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 5.8% | 64.1% |
| b3 | 16 | 2.9% | 81.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 2.6% | 67.9% |
| a3 | 11 | 2.0% | 77.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Domin usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Domin usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Domin usually continues d4 (67.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Domin usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Domin usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (16% of these games) — Domin usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 185 | 73.7% | 57.6% |
| e5 | 31 | 12.4% | 51.6% |
| c6 | 17 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 3.6% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 171 | 88.6% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 5.7% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Yan Domin's chess games
All 1,101 games by Yan Domin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 603 wins, 123 draws, 375 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 101 | 54/11/36 | 53.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 50 | 34/3/13 | 68.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 37 | 25/5/7 | 67.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 15/4/14 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 19/1/11 | 61.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 31 | 13/6/12 | 41.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 12/0/6 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 16 | 13/0/3 | 81.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 71 | 34/9/28 | 47.9% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 56 | 30/7/19 | 53.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 42 | 19/6/17 | 45.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 36 | 17/3/16 | 47.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 33 | 21/3/9 | 63.6% |
| A45 | London System | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue | E90 |
| Aug 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,736 | Titled Tue Early | C77 |
| Feb 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,726 | Titled Tue | B27 |
| Jun 2026 | Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus | 2,713 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | C41 |
| Aug 2024 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,703 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 828 | 505.5 | 2,406 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 119 | 69.5 | 2,379 |
| Kiev Malakhatko Memorial | 2023 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,270 |
| Chestnut Horse Open Final | 2025 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,516 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,422 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,352 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yan Domin's chess games?
1,101 games by Yan Domin, from Sep 2021 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 Yan Domin has played.
What does Yan Domin play on the first move as White?
Across 549 games with White in our database, Yan Domin opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yan Domin answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Yan Domin play as White?
As White, Yan Domin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (101 games, 53.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (50 games, 68.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (37 games, 67.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 549 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yan Domin play as Black?
As Black, Yan Domin most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (71 games, 47.9% win rate); Indian Defense (56 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 45.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 552 games.
What is Yan Domin's FIDE rating?
Yan Domin is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,420 in rapid and 2,408 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Yan Domin played?
Our database contains 1,101 games by Yan Domin, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 603 wins, 123 draws, 375 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yan Domin?
1,101 games by Yan Domin 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.