Prepare against Yaroslav Demchenko
FM · Ukraine · World #4,491 classical · FIDE ID 14186667
When preparing against Yaroslav Demchenko, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 536 games by Yaroslav Demchenko, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yaroslav Demchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaroslav Demchenko 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 | 2,288 | 2,312 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,339 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,231 | 2,308 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 536 | 212 | 53 | 271 | 39.6% |
| As White | 270 | 114 | 21 | 135 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 266 | 98 | 32 | 136 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaroslav Demchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaroslav Demchenko's side.
First moves as White (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 150 | 56.2% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 85 | 31.8% | 42.4% |
| c4 | 19 | 7.1% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 13 | 4.9% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues e3 (45.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Demchenko usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 67 | 48.6% | 40.3% |
| c5 | 38 | 27.5% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 10.1% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 14 | 10.1% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 58.0% | 39.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 22.2% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 19.8% | 46.9% |
Yaroslav Demchenko's chess games
All 536 games by Yaroslav Demchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 212 wins, 53 draws, 271 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 123 | 53/9/61 | 43.1% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 25 | 13/1/11 | 52.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 19 | 6/1/12 | 31.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 0/2/9 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,673 | Titled Tue | C19 |
| Jun 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,598 | Titled Tue Late | C53 |
| Feb 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,597 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexandr Fier | 2,534 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
| Sep 2025 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,502 | Titled Tue | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 431 | 188.5 | 2,202 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,233 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,978 |
| 97th ch-Bavaria 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,206 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| BSB IM Norm 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-Bavaria 96th | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,391 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaroslav Demchenko's chess games?
536 games by Yaroslav Demchenko, from Aug 2016 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 Yaroslav Demchenko has played.
What does Yaroslav Demchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 267 games with White in our database, Yaroslav Demchenko opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaroslav Demchenko answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Yaroslav Demchenko play as White?
As White, Yaroslav Demchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (123 games, 43.1% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaroslav Demchenko play as Black?
As Black, Yaroslav Demchenko most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (25 games, 52.0% win rate); French Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 266 games.
What is Yaroslav Demchenko's FIDE rating?
Yaroslav Demchenko is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,231 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yaroslav Demchenko played?
Our database contains 536 games by Yaroslav Demchenko, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 212 wins, 53 draws, 271 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaroslav Demchenko?
536 games by Yaroslav Demchenko 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.