Prepare against Yan Galburd
IM · Israel · World #1,383 classical · FIDE ID 2808528
Our database contains 189 games by Yan Galburd, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yan Galburd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yan Galburd 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 | 2,419 | 2,450 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,362 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,362 | 2,375 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 64 | 61 | 64 | 33.9% |
| As White | 93 | 39 | 29 | 25 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 96 | 25 | 32 | 39 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yan Galburd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yan Galburd's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 68.8% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 15.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 9.7% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Galburd usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Galburd usually continues Bf4 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Galburd usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Galburd usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Galburd usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 61.7% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 17.0% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.6% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 67.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 32.3% | 30.0% |
Yan Galburd's chess games
All 189 games by Yan Galburd in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 64 wins, 61 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | David W L Howell | 2,701 | 35th EU-Cup | B40 |
| Sep 2020 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,579 | chT-ISR | A04 |
| Feb 2019 | Artur Kogan | 2,547 | chT-ISR | E61 |
| Dec 2018 | Tal Baron | 2,532 | ch-ISR | D38 |
| Dec 2011 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,514 | chT-ISR 1112 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2023 | 52 | 25.5 | 2,418 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,412 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2006 | 15 | 8 | 2,193 |
| Wch U16 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,258 |
| Petah Tikva | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,354 |
| Fuengirola Uni Rapid Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,375 |
| Bansko Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,369 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yan Galburd's chess games?
189 games by Yan Galburd, from Oct 2004 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 Yan Galburd has played.
What does Yan Galburd play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Yan Galburd opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yan Galburd answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Yan Galburd play as White?
As White, Yan Galburd's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yan Galburd play as Black?
As Black, Yan Galburd most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Yan Galburd's FIDE rating?
Yan Galburd is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 2,362 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Yan Galburd played?
Our database contains 189 games by Yan Galburd, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 61 draws, 64 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yan Galburd?
189 games by Yan Galburd 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.