Prepare against Yaroslav Khoroshykh
Ukraine · World #13,682 classical · FIDE ID 14182580
When preparing against Yaroslav Khoroshykh, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Yaroslav Khoroshykh, covering Mar 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yaroslav Khoroshykh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaroslav Khoroshykh 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 | 2,121 | 2,121 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,753 | 1,753 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,776 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As White | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaroslav Khoroshykh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaroslav Khoroshykh's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Khoroshykh usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Khoroshykh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Khoroshykh usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Khoroshykh usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Yaroslav Khoroshykh's chess games
All 30 games by Yaroslav Khoroshykh in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Stephane Bressac | 2,287 | 4th Valencia Monteolivete Open | C79 |
| Jul 2026 | Oier Sarasketa Irastortza | 2,223 | Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | E06 |
| Apr 2025 | Gleb Kaganskiy | 2,178 | 45th San Sebastian Open | D30 |
| Jul 2024 | Javier Buenafe Moya | 2,161 | 4th Valencia Monteolivete Open | E61 |
| Jul 2024 | Belinda Vega Gutierrez | 2,135 | 4th Valencia Monteolivete Open | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,133 |
| 4th Valencia Monteolivete Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,252 |
| 45th San Sebastian Open | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,260 |
| chT-ESP Regional U14 | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,342 |
| II Open Internacional Ciudad de Vitoria - Gasteiz | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,319 |
| Gran Hotel Bali Open A | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaroslav Khoroshykh's chess games?
30 games by Yaroslav Khoroshykh, from Mar 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 Khoroshykh has played.
What does Yaroslav Khoroshykh play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Yaroslav Khoroshykh opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaroslav Khoroshykh answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Yaroslav Khoroshykh play as White?
As White, Yaroslav Khoroshykh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaroslav Khoroshykh play as Black?
As Black, Yaroslav Khoroshykh most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Yaroslav Khoroshykh's FIDE rating?
Yaroslav Khoroshykh is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 1,753 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Yaroslav Khoroshykh played?
Our database contains 30 games by Yaroslav Khoroshykh, covering Mar 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaroslav Khoroshykh?
30 games by Yaroslav Khoroshykh 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.