Prepare against Yrij Kaisin
Russia · World #104,450 classical · FIDE ID 34140520
When preparing against Yrij Kaisin, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Yrij Kaisin, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yrij Kaisin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yrij Kaisin 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 | 1,717 | 1,921 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,711 | 1,822 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,894 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 37 | 23 | 70 | 28.5% |
| As White | 66 | 20 | 12 | 34 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 17 | 11 | 36 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yrij Kaisin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yrij Kaisin's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 69.7% | 42.4% |
| e4 | 20 | 30.3% | 32.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 42.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kaisin usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kaisin usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kaisin usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 32.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kaisin usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kaisin usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kaisin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 86.4% | 21.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Yrij Kaisin's chess games
All 130 games by Yrij Kaisin in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 37 wins, 23 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Evgeny Malyshev | 2,190 | ch-Kirov | B18 |
| Dec 2014 | Sergey Savinykh | 2,123 | 2nd Kirov Shakhov Memorial B | B19 |
| Jun 2014 | Pavel Smetanin | 2,083 | Kirov Chudinovskikh Memorial-B 1st | B23 |
| Oct 2013 | Konstantin Ljashenko | 2,047 | ch-Kirov Region | A40 |
| Apr 2016 | Leonid Dvinskikh | 2,023 | ch-Kirov | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kirov | 2019 | 36 | 12 | 1,841 |
| ch-Kirov Region | 2014 | 16 | 2 | 1,761 |
| ch-Kirov FL | 2018 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,710 |
| 2nd Kirov Shakhov Memorial B | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,034 |
| Kirov Vyatki Cup-B 3rd | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,961 |
| 5th Kirov Arakelian Memorial-B | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,942 |
| 4th Kirov Vyatka Cup-B | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
| KIrov Arakelian Memorial 7th | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,855 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Leonid Dvinskikh (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yrij Kaisin's chess games?
130 games by Yrij Kaisin, from Jun 2013 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 Yrij Kaisin has played.
What does Yrij Kaisin play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Yrij Kaisin opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yrij Kaisin answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Yrij Kaisin play as White?
As White, Yrij Kaisin's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yrij Kaisin play as Black?
As Black, Yrij Kaisin most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Yrij Kaisin's FIDE rating?
Yrij Kaisin is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess, 1,711 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,921 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Yrij Kaisin played?
Our database contains 130 games by Yrij Kaisin, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 23 draws, 70 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yrij Kaisin?
130 games by Yrij Kaisin 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.