Prepare against Yuri Korsunsky
IM · Ukraine · World #2,497 classical · FIDE ID 14102722
When preparing against Yuri Korsunsky, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 279 games by Yuri Korsunsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuri Korsunsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri Korsunsky 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 | 2,360 | 2,422 | Oct 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 115 | 43 | 121 | 41.2% |
| As White | 138 | 67 | 26 | 45 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 141 | 48 | 17 | 76 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri Korsunsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri Korsunsky's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 68.1% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 37 | 26.8% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Korsunsky usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Korsunsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Korsunsky usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Korsunsky usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Korsunsky usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Korsunsky usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 64 | 86.5% | 50.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 51.2% | 29.5% |
| f5 | 11 | 25.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Yuri Korsunsky's chess games
All 279 games by Yuri Korsunsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 115 wins, 43 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 12/0/6 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 64 | 29/7/28 | 45.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,554 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Apr 1996 | Peter Enders | 2,495 | Meisdorf Open | B08 |
| Jan 1986 | Alex Avshalumov | 2,465 | URS | D20 |
| Jan 1988 | Vladimir Akopian | 2,460 | ch-Caucasus | E97 |
| Jan 1992 | Alexei Fedorov | 2,455 | Moscow VDFSO | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 157 | 69.5 | 2,186 |
| Moscow VDFSO | 1992 | 14 | 9 | 2,488 |
| 2nd Tanta Open | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,447 |
| Pardubice Open | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,401 |
| 8th Montecatini Terme Open | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,435 |
| New York Marshall | 1993 | 7 | 5 | 2,540 |
| 27th EU-Cup | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,419 |
| Meisdorf Open | 1996 | 7 | 5 | 2,493 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuri Korsunsky's chess games?
279 games by Yuri Korsunsky, from Apr 2003 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 Yuri Korsunsky has played.
What does Yuri Korsunsky play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Yuri Korsunsky opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri Korsunsky answers 1...d6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Yuri Korsunsky play as White?
As White, Yuri Korsunsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri Korsunsky play as Black?
As Black, Yuri Korsunsky most often plays: Pirc Defense (64 games, 45.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Yuri Korsunsky's FIDE rating?
Yuri Korsunsky is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,422 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Yuri Korsunsky played?
Our database contains 279 games by Yuri Korsunsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 43 draws, 121 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri Korsunsky?
279 games by Yuri Korsunsky 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.