Prepare against Yuli Lavrenov
Belgium · World #25,384 classical · FIDE ID 201448
Our database contains 157 games by Yuli Lavrenov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yuli Lavrenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuli Lavrenov 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 | 2,015 | 2,147 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 51 | 55 | 51 | 32.5% |
| As White | 80 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 77 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuli Lavrenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuli Lavrenov's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 56.3% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 42.5% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lavrenov usually continues c4 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lavrenov usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Lavrenov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lavrenov usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lavrenov usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Lavrenov usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 89.7% | 59.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Yuli Lavrenov's chess games
All 157 games by Yuli Lavrenov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 51 wins, 55 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B68 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Pieter Claesen | 2,380 | ch-Flemish | D05 |
| Oct 2001 | Ilaha Kadimova | 2,372 | chT-BEL 0102 | D82 |
| Jul 2000 | Tom Piceu | 2,282 | ch-BEL B | E91 |
| Aug 2001 | Robert Schuermans | 2,281 | 1st Brasschaat Open | D07 |
| Dec 1998 | Nimrod Faybish | 2,230 | chT-BEL 9899 | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-Antwerp League Experts | 1994 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,185 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 2,152 |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-BEL B | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,154 |
| chT-BEL 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-Antwerp Experts | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-Flemish | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuli Lavrenov's chess games?
157 games by Yuli Lavrenov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Yuli Lavrenov has played.
What does Yuli Lavrenov play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Yuli Lavrenov opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuli Lavrenov answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Yuli Lavrenov play as White?
As White, Yuli Lavrenov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuli Lavrenov play as Black?
As Black, Yuli Lavrenov most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Yuli Lavrenov's FIDE rating?
Yuli Lavrenov is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Yuli Lavrenov played?
Our database contains 157 games by Yuli Lavrenov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 55 draws, 51 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuli Lavrenov?
157 games by Yuli Lavrenov 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.