Prepare against Yuri S Balashov
GM · Russia · World #2,116 classical · FIDE ID 4100263
Our database contains 3,223 games by Yuri S Balashov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuri S Balashov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri S Balashov 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 | 2,376 | 2,500 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,256 | 2,526 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,300 | 2,554 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,223 | 1,104 | 1,664 | 455 | 34.3% |
| As White | 1,630 | 684 | 773 | 173 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 1,593 | 420 | 891 | 282 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri S Balashov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri S Balashov's side.
First moves as White (1,630 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 927 | 56.9% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 412 | 25.3% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 159 | 9.8% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 120 | 7.4% | 68.8% |
| f4 | 5 | 0.3% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Balashov usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Balashov usually continues Nf3 (66.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Balashov usually continues d4 (63.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Balashov usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Balashov usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Balashov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (685 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 331 | 48.3% | 52.7% |
| c5 | 254 | 37.1% | 60.2% |
| d6 | 45 | 6.6% | 64.4% |
| e6 | 18 | 2.6% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 16 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 1.6% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (577 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 434 | 75.2% | 50.1% |
| e6 | 48 | 8.3% | 51.0% |
| d5 | 43 | 7.5% | 54.7% |
| d6 | 33 | 5.7% | 62.1% |
| g6 | 10 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 1.0% | 58.3% |
Yuri S Balashov's chess games
All 3,223 games by Yuri S Balashov 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: 1,104 wins, 1,664 draws, 455 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 169 | 77/74/18 | 45.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 110 | 48/56/6 | 43.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 97 | 32/61/4 | 33.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 69 | 29/29/11 | 42.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 62 | 22/33/7 | 35.5% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 48 | 14/26/8 | 29.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 45 | 18/22/5 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 42 | 23/14/5 | 54.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 14/15/12 | 34.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 39 | 14/15/10 | 35.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 152 | 30/96/26 | 19.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 117 | 43/56/18 | 36.8% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 117 | 23/73/21 | 19.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 107 | 20/69/18 | 18.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 62 | 10/42/10 | 16.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 59 | 17/27/15 | 28.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 50 | 17/30/3 | 34.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 49 | 22/19/8 | 44.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 44 | 8/26/10 | 18.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 43 | 12/17/14 | 27.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1980 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,720 | 11th chT-URS Cup | E12 |
| Jan 2005 | Boris Gelfand | 2,693 | Keres Memorial Rapid | E14 |
| Jul 2012 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,664 | 4th Izhevsk Corporation Cup A | E10 |
| Sep 1998 | Alexander Khalifman | 2,645 | RUS-Cup final | B88 |
| May 2017 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,637 | 18th ch-EU | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Moscow | 2014 | 55 | 34 | 2,523 |
| ch-RUS | 2002 | 42 | 23 | 2,574 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 41 | 31.5 | 2,479 |
| Kurgan | 2001 | 32 | 17 | 2,459 |
| Hoogovens | 1982 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,681 |
| RUS-Cup | 2001 | 27 | 18 | 2,540 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 22 | 15 | 2,526 |
| ch-URS 37 Final | 1969 | 22 | 12.5 | – |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Oleg M Romanishin (22 games) · Alexander G Beliavsky (18 games) · Rafael A Vaganian (17 games) · Semen I. Dvoirys (14 games) · Adrian Mikhalchishin (10 games)
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Where can I find Yuri S Balashov's chess games?
3,223 games by Yuri S Balashov, 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 S Balashov has played.
What does Yuri S Balashov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,630 games with White in our database, Yuri S Balashov opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri S Balashov answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Yuri S Balashov play as White?
As White, Yuri S Balashov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (169 games, 45.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (110 games, 43.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (97 games, 33.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,630 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri S Balashov play as Black?
As Black, Yuri S Balashov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (152 games, 19.7% win rate); Sicilian (117 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (117 games, 19.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,593 games.
What is Yuri S Balashov's FIDE rating?
Yuri S Balashov is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,256 in rapid and 2,300 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,500 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Yuri S Balashov played?
Our database contains 3,223 games by Yuri S Balashov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,104 wins, 1,664 draws, 455 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri S Balashov?
3,223 games by Yuri S Balashov 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.