Prepare against Yaroslav Lekhtonen
Russia · World #10,858 classical · FIDE ID 24269484
Our database contains 62 games by Yaroslav Lekhtonen, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yaroslav Lekhtonen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaroslav Lekhtonen 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 | 2,157 | 2,157 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,121 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,175 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 29.0% |
| As White | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 54.8% | 32.4% |
| e4 | 14 | 45.2% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Lekhtonen usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Lekhtonen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Lekhtonen usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Lekhtonen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Lekhtonen usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 66.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
Yaroslav Lekhtonen's chess games
All 62 games by Yaroslav Lekhtonen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 18 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Sergey Semenenko | 2,099 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | B90 |
| Oct 2019 | Ivan Trofimov | 2,014 | 27th Chigorin Memorial | C02 |
| Jun 2019 | Pavel Kolosov | 1,995 | 23rd Voronezh Open B | D32 |
| Oct 2018 | Denis Ponomarev | 1,879 | 26th Chigorin Memorial | D85 |
| Aug 2024 | Harutyun V. Abgaryan | 1,795 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 16 | 9 | 1,909 |
| 23rd Voronezh Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,689 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,817 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 8 | 2 | 1,674 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,913 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 2,142 |
| Wch U10 blitz | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,806 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaroslav Lekhtonen's chess games?
62 games by Yaroslav Lekhtonen, from Oct 2016 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 Yaroslav Lekhtonen has played.
What does Yaroslav Lekhtonen play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Yaroslav Lekhtonen opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaroslav Lekhtonen answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Yaroslav Lekhtonen play as White?
As White, Yaroslav Lekhtonen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaroslav Lekhtonen play as Black?
As Black, Yaroslav Lekhtonen most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Yaroslav Lekhtonen's FIDE rating?
Yaroslav Lekhtonen is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Yaroslav Lekhtonen played?
Our database contains 62 games by Yaroslav Lekhtonen, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 19 draws, 25 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaroslav Lekhtonen?
62 games by Yaroslav Lekhtonen 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.