Prepare against Yaroslav Kengurov
CM · Russia · World #24,152 classical · FIDE ID 34360220
When preparing against Yaroslav Kengurov, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 246 games by Yaroslav Kengurov, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yaroslav Kengurov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaroslav Kengurov 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 | 2,025 | 2,205 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,172 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,173 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 107 | 25 | 114 | 43.5% |
| As White | 125 | 56 | 15 | 54 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 121 | 51 | 10 | 60 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaroslav Kengurov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaroslav Kengurov's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 95.2% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.8% | 91.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kengurov usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kengurov usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kengurov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 91.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kengurov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kengurov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Kengurov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 93.9% | 43.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Yaroslav Kengurov's chess games
All 246 games by Yaroslav Kengurov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 107 wins, 25 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 7/1/17 | 28.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E64 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E64 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anton Demchenko | 2,636 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A53 |
| May 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | E49 |
| May 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,604 | Titled Tuesday | A50 |
| May 2026 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,533 | Titled Tuesday | B33 |
| Apr 2026 | Matthew J Wadsworth | 2,532 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 113 | 58 | 2,271 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 20 | 2,232 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,277 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,361 |
| EU-ch Hybrid U10 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaroslav Kengurov's chess games?
246 games by Yaroslav Kengurov, from Jan 2019 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 Kengurov has played.
What does Yaroslav Kengurov play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Yaroslav Kengurov opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaroslav Kengurov answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yaroslav Kengurov play as White?
As White, Yaroslav Kengurov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaroslav Kengurov play as Black?
As Black, Yaroslav Kengurov most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Yaroslav Kengurov's FIDE rating?
Yaroslav Kengurov is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Yaroslav Kengurov played?
Our database contains 246 games by Yaroslav Kengurov, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 25 draws, 114 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaroslav Kengurov?
246 games by Yaroslav Kengurov 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.