Prepare against Yuri Boidman
IM · DEU · World #6,837 classical · FIDE ID 4643992
When preparing against Yuri Boidman, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Semi-Slav Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,069 games by Yuri Boidman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yuri Boidman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri Boidman 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 | 2,228 | 2,450 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,395 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,337 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,069 | 557 | 282 | 229 | 52.1% |
| As White | 537 | 316 | 135 | 86 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 532 | 241 | 147 | 143 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri Boidman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri Boidman's side.
First moves as White (537 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 419 | 78.0% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 57 | 10.6% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 46 | 8.6% | 71.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Boidman usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Boidman usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Boidman usually continues Nf3 (79.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Boidman usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Boidman usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Boidman usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 156 | 59.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 99 | 37.8% | 62.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.3% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 129 | 77.2% | 57.4% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 15.6% | 67.3% |
| d6 | 11 | 6.6% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Yuri Boidman's chess games
All 1,069 games by Yuri Boidman 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: 557 wins, 282 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 122 | 67/24/31 | 54.9% |
| C11 | French Defense | 47 | 32/7/8 | 68.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 41 | 31/7/3 | 75.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 39 | 26/9/4 | 66.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30 | 19/4/7 | 63.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 29 | 16/9/4 | 55.2% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/9/1 | 47.4% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 18 | 11/5/2 | 61.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 103 | 40/31/32 | 38.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 96 | 41/23/31 | 42.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 92 | 43/26/23 | 46.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 34 | 12/9/13 | 35.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 20 | 13/5/2 | 65.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 13/5/1 | 68.4% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,662 | Mainz Ordix Open | A42 |
| Sep 2003 | Luke J McShane | 2,619 | 19th EU-Cup | B67 |
| Aug 2017 | Igor Khenkin | 2,565 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | E54 |
| Apr 2006 | Tomasz Markowski | 2,554 | Neckar Open A 10th | B07 |
| Jul 1999 | Eric Lobron | 2,553 | Frankfurt Ordix Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Breisig Open | 2009 | 29 | 25 | 2,373 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,402 |
| Westpfalz Open | 2000 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,484 |
| ch-UKR | 1993 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,301 |
| Paderborn Open | 2009 | 11 | 7 | 2,400 |
| Bundesliga 2006-07 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,385 |
| Banicky Kahanec | 1996 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,519 |
| 28th Banicky Kahanec | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuri Boidman's chess games?
1,069 games by Yuri Boidman, 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 Yuri Boidman has played.
What does Yuri Boidman play on the first move as White?
Across 537 games with White in our database, Yuri Boidman opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri Boidman answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Yuri Boidman play as White?
As White, Yuri Boidman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (122 games, 54.9% win rate); French Defense (47 games, 68.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (41 games, 75.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 537 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri Boidman play as Black?
As Black, Yuri Boidman most often plays: Sicilian (103 games, 38.8% win rate); Slav Defense (96 games, 42.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (92 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 532 games.
What is Yuri Boidman's FIDE rating?
Yuri Boidman is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Yuri Boidman played?
Our database contains 1,069 games by Yuri Boidman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 557 wins, 282 draws, 229 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri Boidman?
1,069 games by Yuri Boidman 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.