Prepare against Yuri Volkov
Israel · World #54,678 classical · FIDE ID 2806878
When preparing against Yuri Volkov, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 35 games by Yuri Volkov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuri Volkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri Volkov 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 | 1,875 | 2,128 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 2,034 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 2,034 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 22.9% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri Volkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri Volkov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 61.1% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 38.9% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Volkov usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Volkov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Volkov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 21.4% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Volkov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Volkov usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Volkov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Yuri Volkov's chess games
All 35 games by Yuri Volkov 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Shmuel Itzhaky | 2,130 | Netanya Open | D05 |
| Sep 2008 | Boris Kneler | 2,097 | Herzliya Open | A48 |
| Sep 2008 | Itay Gonshorovitz | 2,095 | Herzliya Open | D05 |
| Sep 2008 | Yoav Shimonovich | 2,088 | Herzliya Open | B22 |
| Jul 2006 | Lilia Salihova | 2,068 | Belyaev Memorial 06th | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belyaev Memorial 06th | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 1,904 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,001 |
| Herzliya Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| 186th Champions Challenge | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 2,106 |
| 178th Champions Challenge | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,862 |
| 204th Champions Challenge | 2007 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,530 |
| 226th Champions Challenge | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuri Volkov's chess games?
35 games by Yuri Volkov, 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 Volkov has played.
What does Yuri Volkov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Yuri Volkov opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri Volkov answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Yuri Volkov play as White?
As White, Yuri Volkov's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri Volkov play as Black?
As Black, Yuri Volkov most often plays: English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Yuri Volkov's FIDE rating?
Yuri Volkov is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Yuri Volkov played?
Our database contains 35 games by Yuri Volkov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri Volkov?
35 games by Yuri Volkov 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.