Prepare against Yuri Solodovnichenko
GM · Ukraine · World #557 classical · FIDE ID 14104369
When preparing against Yuri Solodovnichenko, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 28.0% over 75 games.
Our database contains 2,522 games by Yuri Solodovnichenko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yuri Solodovnichenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri Solodovnichenko 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 | 2,505 | 2,629 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,515 | 2,607 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,391 | 2,615 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,522 | 1,298 | 787 | 435 | 51.5% |
| As White | 1,283 | 751 | 357 | 174 | 58.5% |
| As Black | 1,239 | 547 | 430 | 261 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri Solodovnichenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri Solodovnichenko's side.
First moves as White (1,283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,212 | 94.5% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 28 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 20 | 1.6% | 97.5% |
| c4 | 15 | 1.2% | 73.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 0.6% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 72.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Solodovnichenko usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Solodovnichenko usually continues Nf3 (71.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Solodovnichenko usually continues d4 (71.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Solodovnichenko usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Solodovnichenko usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Solodovnichenko usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (573 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 461 | 80.5% | 65.5% |
| e5 | 47 | 8.2% | 48.9% |
| g6 | 36 | 6.3% | 76.4% |
| d6 | 18 | 3.1% | 72.2% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 1.6% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (404 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 184 | 45.5% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 125 | 30.9% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 46 | 11.4% | 68.5% |
| d6 | 40 | 9.9% | 67.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 2.2% | 55.6% |
Yuri Solodovnichenko's chess games
All 2,522 games by Yuri Solodovnichenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,298 wins, 787 draws, 435 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 150 | 82/41/27 | 54.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 90 | 50/24/16 | 55.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 78 | 47/21/10 | 60.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 68 | 38/20/10 | 55.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 67 | 44/16/7 | 65.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 62 | 35/20/7 | 56.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 44 | 31/10/3 | 70.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 42 | 24/12/6 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 39 | 21/11/6 | 53.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 36 | 18/10/8 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 140 | 69/46/25 | 49.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 116 | 54/36/25 | 46.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 89 | 52/21/16 | 58.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 75 | 21/30/24 | 28.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 69 | 31/22/16 | 44.9% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 59 | 32/10/17 | 54.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 54 | 20/25/9 | 37.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 46 | 23/15/8 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 46 | 17/19/10 | 37.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 43 | 17/16/10 | 39.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Anish Giri | 2,776 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C15 |
| Sep 2005 | Kirill Bryzgalin | 2,740 | Champions Challenge 111th | B31 |
| May 2017 | Chao b Li | 2,722 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B35 |
| May 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,714 | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz | B07 |
| May 2012 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,680 | Maastricht Limburg Open A 6th | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 66 | 36.5 | 2,611 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 27 | 16 | 2,398 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2019 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,541 |
| Skanderborg Smuk | 2024 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,518 |
| Vasteras Open | 2018 | 24 | 21.5 | 2,598 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 9 | 2,211 |
| TCh-SWE Elitserien | 2026 | 14 | 7 | 2,485 |
| RUS Cup Qualifier 1 | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,407 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuri Solodovnichenko's chess games?
2,522 games by Yuri Solodovnichenko, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Solodovnichenko has played.
What does Yuri Solodovnichenko play on the first move as White?
Across 1,283 games with White in our database, Yuri Solodovnichenko opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri Solodovnichenko answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Yuri Solodovnichenko play as White?
As White, Yuri Solodovnichenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (150 games, 54.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (90 games, 55.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (78 games, 60.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,283 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri Solodovnichenko play as Black?
As Black, Yuri Solodovnichenko most often plays: Sicilian (140 games, 49.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (116 games, 46.6% win rate); Modern Defense (89 games, 58.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,239 games.
What is Yuri Solodovnichenko's FIDE rating?
Yuri Solodovnichenko is currently rated 2,505 in classical chess, 2,515 in rapid and 2,391 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,629 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Yuri Solodovnichenko played?
Our database contains 2,522 games by Yuri Solodovnichenko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,298 wins, 787 draws, 435 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri Solodovnichenko?
2,522 games by Yuri Solodovnichenko 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.