Prepare against Yelena Gaichenya
Kazakhstan · World #38,698 classical · FIDE ID 13701061
When preparing against Yelena Gaichenya, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Yelena Gaichenya, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yelena Gaichenya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yelena Gaichenya 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 | 1,942 | 2,125 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 2,089 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,089 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 7 | 20 | 27.0% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2026): 166 rated games against 123 different opponents, across 21 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 72 | 31 | 16 | 25 | 43.1% | 1,884 | 1,846 | 5 |
| Rapid | 57 | 22 | 7 | 28 | 38.6% | 1,816 | 1,712 | 4 |
| Blitz | 29 | 16 | 2 | 11 | 55.2% | 1,824 | 1,862 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 34 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 2.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 93 | 44 | 14 | 35 | 47.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 2 vs WIM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 19 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 1,845 | 1,889 |
| 2025 | 47 | 20 | 8 | 19 | 1,833 | 1,795 |
| 2024 | 52 | 25 | 9 | 18 | 1,821 | 1,771 |
| 2023 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 1,840 | 1,673 |
| 2012 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2,022 | 1,822 |
| 2011 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1,941 | 1,891 |
Where Yelena Gaichenya has played
Kazakhstan (12) · Czechia (3) · Philippines (2) · Portugal (2) · Albania (1) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yelena Gaichenya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yelena Gaichenya's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 26.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 26.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Gaichenya usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gaichenya usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gaichenya usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Gaichenya usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Yelena Gaichenya's chess games
All 37 games by Yelena Gaichenya in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Amer Karim | 2,156 | Asia Seniors Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid | S50+ | D58 |
| Oct 2026 | Tatiana Korsakova | 2,044 | Asia Seniors Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | S50+ | B00 |
| Oct 2026 | A M B Ekanayake | 1,785 | Asia Seniors Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | S50+ | B33 |
| Oct 2026 | Bakyt Sydykov | 1,722 | Asia Seniors Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | S50+ | C39 |
| Oct 2026 | Victoria Ondar | 1,582 | Asia Seniors Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid | S50+ | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Seniors Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | S50+ | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,883 |
| ch-Asia Seniors | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,637 |
| 32nd World Senior Women | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,880 |
| Asia Seniors Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid | S50+ | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,046 |
| Kazakhstan Senior Championship | Women 50+ | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,708 |
| Asia Seniors Chess Championship 2026 | S50+ | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,006 |
| World Senior Teams +50 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,737 |
| 33rd World Senior w 50+ | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yelena Gaichenya's chess games?
37 games by Yelena Gaichenya, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Yelena Gaichenya has played.
What does Yelena Gaichenya play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Yelena Gaichenya opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yelena Gaichenya answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Yelena Gaichenya play as White?
As White, Yelena Gaichenya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yelena Gaichenya play as Black?
As Black, Yelena Gaichenya most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Yelena Gaichenya's FIDE rating?
Yelena Gaichenya is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Yelena Gaichenya played?
Our database contains 37 games by Yelena Gaichenya, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yelena Gaichenya?
37 games by Yelena Gaichenya 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.