Prepare against Yuri Vovk
GM · Ukraine · World #404 classical · FIDE ID 14113171
When preparing against Yuri Vovk, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 25.6% over 43 games.
Our database contains 1,366 games by Yuri Vovk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuri Vovk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri Vovk 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 | 2,530 | 2,632 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,495 | 2,598 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,473 | 2,702 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,366 | 698 | 341 | 327 | 51.1% |
| As White | 666 | 383 | 144 | 139 | 57.5% |
| As Black | 700 | 315 | 197 | 188 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri Vovk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri Vovk's side.
First moves as White (666 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 362 | 54.4% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 269 | 40.4% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 3.8% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.4% | 61.1% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Vovk usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vovk usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vovk usually continues d4 (65.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Vovk usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Vovk usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Vovk usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 233 | 68.5% | 64.2% |
| e5 | 32 | 9.4% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 31 | 9.1% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 21 | 6.2% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 3.2% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 9 | 2.6% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 225 | 94.9% | 60.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Yuri Vovk's chess games
All 1,366 games by Yuri Vovk 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: 698 wins, 341 draws, 327 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 53 | 30/11/12 | 56.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 26/8/11 | 57.8% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 40 | 25/10/5 | 62.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30 | 17/6/7 | 56.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 16/2/7 | 64.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 91 | 49/18/24 | 53.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 43 | 11/14/18 | 25.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 19/10/11 | 47.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 37 | 17/13/7 | 45.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 12/10/3 | 48.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 13/9/2 | 54.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Levon Aronian | 2,784 | 9th Wch Blitz | E70 |
| Oct 2015 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,758 | 9th Wch Blitz | E60 |
| Oct 2015 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,734 | 9th Wch Blitz | D83 |
| Sep 2015 | Yi Wei | 2,734 | FIDE World Cup | D73 |
| Oct 2015 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,694 | 9th Wch Blitz | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial | 2009 | 54 | 36.5 | 2,596 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 45 | 21 | 2,385 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2007 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,461 |
| ch-UKR U16 | 2004 | 22 | 12 | 2,330 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,799 |
| Gibraltar Telecom Final | 2008 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,561 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2011 | 20 | 13 | 2,495 |
| Dieren Open | 2011 | 18 | 12 | 2,549 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuri Vovk's chess games?
1,366 games by Yuri Vovk, 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 Vovk has played.
What does Yuri Vovk play on the first move as White?
Across 666 games with White in our database, Yuri Vovk opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri Vovk answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Yuri Vovk play as White?
As White, Yuri Vovk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 56.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 57.8% win rate); Slav Defense (40 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 666 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri Vovk play as Black?
As Black, Yuri Vovk most often plays: Sicilian (91 games, 53.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (43 games, 25.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 47.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 700 games.
What is Yuri Vovk's FIDE rating?
Yuri Vovk is currently rated 2,530 in classical chess, 2,495 in rapid and 2,473 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,632 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Yuri Vovk played?
Our database contains 1,366 games by Yuri Vovk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 698 wins, 341 draws, 327 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri Vovk?
1,366 games by Yuri Vovk 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.