Prepare against Yaroslav Shevchenko
FM · Ukraine · World #1,848 classical · FIDE ID 34144684
When preparing against Yaroslav Shevchenko, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 30.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 954 games by Yaroslav Shevchenko, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yaroslav Shevchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaroslav Shevchenko 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 | 2,391 | 2,391 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,293 | 2,309 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,338 | 2,350 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 954 | 443 | 79 | 432 | 46.4% |
| As White | 474 | 218 | 47 | 209 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 480 | 225 | 32 | 223 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaroslav Shevchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaroslav Shevchenko's side.
First moves as White (474 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 323 | 68.1% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 137 | 28.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.5% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues d4 (55.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues c4 (46.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 175 | 73.5% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 45 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 5.9% | 60.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 52.0% | 48.7% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 24.3% | 63.9% |
| d5 | 34 | 23.0% | 42.6% |
Yaroslav Shevchenko's chess games
All 954 games by Yaroslav Shevchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 443 wins, 79 draws, 432 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 65 | 29/5/31 | 44.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 63 | 28/13/22 | 44.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 33 | 13/5/15 | 39.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 31 | 14/2/15 | 45.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 16/0/13 | 55.2% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 10/0/6 | 62.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B07 | Philidor | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 78 | 41/4/33 | 52.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 33 | 10/4/19 | 30.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 30 | 16/0/14 | 53.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 22 | 10/1/11 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| E00 | Catalan | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,710 | Titled Tuesday | B47 |
| May 2026 | Bassem Amin | 2,627 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | B40 |
| Feb 2026 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue | C50 |
| Sep 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,591 | Titled Tue | C50 |
| Sep 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,591 | Titled Tue | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 796 | 402.5 | 2,263 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,350 |
| Online Winter Cup SF | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 1 | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,910 |
| The path to mastery | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,201 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,382 |
| 2nd Lvov Buturina Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,841 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaroslav Shevchenko's chess games?
954 games by Yaroslav Shevchenko, from Aug 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 Shevchenko has played.
What does Yaroslav Shevchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 474 games with White in our database, Yaroslav Shevchenko opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaroslav Shevchenko answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Yaroslav Shevchenko play as White?
As White, Yaroslav Shevchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 44.6% win rate); Catalan (63 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (33 games, 39.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 474 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaroslav Shevchenko play as Black?
As Black, Yaroslav Shevchenko most often plays: Sicilian (78 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (30 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 480 games.
What is Yaroslav Shevchenko's FIDE rating?
Yaroslav Shevchenko is currently rated 2,391 in classical chess, 2,293 in rapid and 2,338 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,391 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Yaroslav Shevchenko played?
Our database contains 954 games by Yaroslav Shevchenko, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 443 wins, 79 draws, 432 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaroslav Shevchenko?
954 games by Yaroslav Shevchenko 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.