Prepare against Yevgeniy Pak
IM · Kazakhstan · World #3,709 classical · FIDE ID 14201712
Our database contains 318 games by Yevgeniy Pak, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yevgeniy Pak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yevgeniy Pak 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 | 2,312 | 2,416 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,278 | 2,395 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,223 | 2,528 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 318 | 133 | 62 | 123 | 41.8% |
| As White | 161 | 66 | 36 | 59 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 157 | 67 | 26 | 64 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yevgeniy Pak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yevgeniy Pak's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 123 | 76.4% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 26 | 16.1% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.0% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Pak usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pak usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pak usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pak usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Pak usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 76.5% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 77.6% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 22.4% | 59.1% |
Yevgeniy Pak's chess games
All 318 games by Yevgeniy Pak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 133 wins, 62 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/4/15 | 40.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Sam Shankland | 2,670 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Jun 2016 | Viktor Bologan | 2,654 | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup | B67 |
| Nov 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,598 | Titled Tue | E71 |
| May 2017 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,594 | Nakhchivan Open | D02 |
| Jun 2016 | Mihail Marin | 2,576 | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 84 | 39 | 2,216 |
| Pavlodar Open | 2008 | 22 | 13 | 2,340 |
| ch-UZB U20 | 2007 | 20 | 12 | 2,297 |
| Tashkent zt 3.4 | 2009 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,337 |
| Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 2,425 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| 6th World ol U16 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| Tashkent New Year A | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yevgeniy Pak's chess games?
318 games by Yevgeniy Pak, from Oct 2004 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 Yevgeniy Pak has played.
What does Yevgeniy Pak play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Yevgeniy Pak opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yevgeniy Pak answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Yevgeniy Pak play as White?
As White, Yevgeniy Pak's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yevgeniy Pak play as Black?
As Black, Yevgeniy Pak most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Yevgeniy Pak's FIDE rating?
Yevgeniy Pak is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess, 2,278 in rapid and 2,223 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Yevgeniy Pak played?
Our database contains 318 games by Yevgeniy Pak, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 62 draws, 123 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yevgeniy Pak?
318 games by Yevgeniy Pak 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.