Prepare against Yuliya Arutyunova
Russia · World #91,431 classical · FIDE ID 34347836
When preparing against Yuliya Arutyunova, expect 1.b3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 39 games by Yuliya Arutyunova, covering May 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yuliya Arutyunova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuliya Arutyunova 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 | 1,755 | 1,858 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,830 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,754 | 1,843 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 4 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 15.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 3,369 rated games against 1,551 different opponents, across 351 events in 3 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 | 265 | 100 | 63 | 102 | 37.7% | 1,734 | 1,723 | 9 |
| Rapid | 515 | 197 | 58 | 260 | 38.3% | 1,729 | 1,650 | 5 |
| Blitz | 2,533 | 956 | 229 | 1,348 | 37.7% | 1,777 | 1,692 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 1,936 | 391 | 187 | 1,358 | 20.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 1,196 | 696 | 152 | 348 | 58.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 6 vs IM · 62 vs FM · 29 vs CM · 5 vs WGM · 8 vs WIM · 29 vs WFM · 23 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 | 21 | 5 | 33 | 1,825 | 1,741 |
| 2025 | 243 | 98 | 32 | 113 | 1,817 | 1,760 |
| 2024 | 199 | 71 | 25 | 103 | 1,799 | 1,727 |
| 2023 | 567 | 226 | 46 | 295 | 1,748 | 1,684 |
| 2022 | 901 | 331 | 96 | 474 | 1,755 | 1,669 |
| 2021 | 647 | 246 | 71 | 330 | 1,751 | 1,668 |
| 2020 | 271 | 104 | 25 | 142 | 1,757 | 1,657 |
| 2019 | 347 | 123 | 40 | 184 | 1,798 | 1,717 |
| 2018 | 135 | 51 | 20 | 64 | 1,771 | 1,719 |
Where Yuliya Arutyunova has played
Russia (343) · Serbia (6) · Estonia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuliya Arutyunova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuliya Arutyunova's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 42.1% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 47% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Arutyunova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Arutyunova usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Arutyunova usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Arutyunova usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Arutyunova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Arutyunova usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Yuliya Arutyunova's chess games
All 39 games by Yuliya Arutyunova in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Dmitry Vorobjev | 2,173 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B78 |
| Jan 2021 | Dejan Jaksic | 1,931 | Novi Sad Put Svile Schev | A01 |
| Jan 2021 | David Mencik | 1,909 | Novi Sad Put Svile Schev | B22 |
| Sep 2021 | Lada Ilyina | 1,889 | chT-Moscow City | A06 |
| Jan 2020 | Sopia Antia | 1,701 | 16th Moscow Open w | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,577 |
| Novi Sad Put Svile Schev | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,903 |
| 16th Moscow Open w | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,717 |
| chT-Moscow City | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,619 |
| 19th Moscow Open w | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,305 |
| chT-RUS rapid w | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuliya Arutyunova's chess games?
39 games by Yuliya Arutyunova, from May 2018 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 Yuliya Arutyunova has played.
What does Yuliya Arutyunova play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Yuliya Arutyunova opens with 1.b3 (47% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuliya Arutyunova answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Yuliya Arutyunova play as White?
As White, Yuliya Arutyunova's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuliya Arutyunova play as Black?
As Black, Yuliya Arutyunova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Yuliya Arutyunova's FIDE rating?
Yuliya Arutyunova is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,754 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Yuliya Arutyunova played?
Our database contains 39 games by Yuliya Arutyunova, covering May 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuliya Arutyunova?
39 games by Yuliya Arutyunova 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.