Prepare against Yaroslav Smirnov
Russia · World #41,930 classical · FIDE ID 44110839
Our database contains 32 games by Yaroslav Smirnov, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yaroslav Smirnov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaroslav Smirnov 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 | 1,927 | 1,950 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,035 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 37.5% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaroslav Smirnov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaroslav Smirnov's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Smirnov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Yaroslav Smirnov's chess games
All 32 games by Yaroslav Smirnov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Jemal Ovezdurdiyeva | 2,117 | 27th Chigorin Memorial | A48 |
| Oct 2023 | Aleksandr Esipenko | 2,106 | 30th Chigorin Memorial | A46 |
| Oct 2021 | Deniss Andrijashkin | 2,095 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | A40 |
| Oct 2021 | Andrey Veselov | 2,079 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | E97 |
| Oct 2021 | Valentina Verbin | 2,023 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,022 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaroslav Smirnov's chess games?
32 games by Yaroslav Smirnov, from Jun 2015 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 Smirnov has played.
What does Yaroslav Smirnov play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Yaroslav Smirnov opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaroslav Smirnov answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Yaroslav Smirnov play as White?
As White, Yaroslav Smirnov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaroslav Smirnov play as Black?
As Black, Yaroslav Smirnov most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Yaroslav Smirnov's FIDE rating?
Yaroslav Smirnov is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Yaroslav Smirnov played?
Our database contains 32 games by Yaroslav Smirnov, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaroslav Smirnov?
32 games by Yaroslav Smirnov 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.