Prepare against Yuliya Shvayger
IM · Israel · World #3,482 classical · FIDE ID 14100126
When preparing against Yuliya Shvayger, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 745 games by Yuliya Shvayger, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuliya Shvayger's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuliya Shvayger 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 | 2,320 | 2,442 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,330 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,306 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 745 | 323 | 231 | 191 | 43.4% |
| As White | 367 | 174 | 111 | 82 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 378 | 149 | 120 | 109 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuliya Shvayger's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuliya Shvayger's side.
First moves as White (367 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 353 | 96.2% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 3.5% | 88.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Shvayger usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Shvayger usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Shvayger usually continues d4 (65.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 88.5% score
- …d5 (69% of these games) — Shvayger usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Shvayger usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Shvayger usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 180 | 87.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 18 | 8.7% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 88.2% | 56.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Yuliya Shvayger's chess games
All 745 games by Yuliya Shvayger in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 323 wins, 231 draws, 191 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 57 | 29/18/10 | 50.9% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 10/12/13 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 11/13/4 | 39.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 25 | 12/9/4 | 48.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 55 | 24/14/17 | 43.6% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 34 | 13/14/7 | 38.2% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 14/11/8 | 42.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 14/8/7 | 48.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,566 | 30th Cappelle Open | B30 |
| Oct 2016 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,513 | Douglas IoM Open | C06 |
| Feb 2016 | Kidambi Sundararajan | 2,508 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | C48 |
| Feb 2016 | Xue Zhao | 2,506 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | D91 |
| Aug 2017 | Renier Castellanos Rodriguez | 2,487 | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U16 Girls | 2010 | 32 | 22.5 | 2,125 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,311 |
| ch-ISR w | 2022 | 27 | 22.5 | 2,217 |
| ch-UKR U12 Girls | 2005 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,180 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,460 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2018 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,300 |
| Douglas PokerStars Open | 2015 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,368 |
| Basel Open | 2016 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuliya Shvayger's chess games?
745 games by Yuliya Shvayger, from Apr 2007 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 Yuliya Shvayger has played.
What does Yuliya Shvayger play on the first move as White?
Across 367 games with White in our database, Yuliya Shvayger opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuliya Shvayger answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Yuliya Shvayger play as White?
As White, Yuliya Shvayger's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 39.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 367 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuliya Shvayger play as Black?
As Black, Yuliya Shvayger most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 43.6% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 42.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 378 games.
What is Yuliya Shvayger's FIDE rating?
Yuliya Shvayger is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Yuliya Shvayger played?
Our database contains 745 games by Yuliya Shvayger, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 323 wins, 231 draws, 191 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuliya Shvayger?
745 games by Yuliya Shvayger 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.