Prepare against Yurii N. Khodko
FM · Russia · World #6,462 classical · FIDE ID 24264717
When preparing against Yurii N. Khodko, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 31.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 820 games by Yurii N. Khodko, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yurii N. Khodko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yurii N. Khodko 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 | 2,237 | 2,354 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,416 | 2,430 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,328 | 2,399 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 820 | 399 | 105 | 316 | 48.7% |
| As White | 414 | 203 | 63 | 148 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 406 | 196 | 42 | 168 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yurii N. Khodko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yurii N. Khodko's side.
First moves as White (413 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 408 | 98.8% | 56.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Khodko usually continues Nf3 (55.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Khodko usually continues Nf3 (58.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Khodko usually continues d4 (48.9% score)
- 1.g3 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 182 | 97.8% | 50.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 134 | 98.5% | 54.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Yurii N. Khodko's chess games
All 820 games by Yurii N. Khodko in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 399 wins, 105 draws, 316 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 86 | 42/12/32 | 48.8% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 61 | 30/12/19 | 49.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 27/4/12 | 62.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 60 | 30/4/26 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 38 | 17/4/17 | 44.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 10/4/18 | 31.3% |
| E65 | English Opening | 28 | 16/3/9 | 57.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 27 | 12/1/14 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 27 | 11/3/13 | 40.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 13/1/11 | 52.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 20 | 14/0/6 | 70.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 13/0/7 | 65.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | B62 |
| Jan 2025 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,670 | Titled Tue Early | C15 |
| Dec 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,653 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Mar 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,643 | Titled Tue Early | E92 |
| Oct 2024 | Gata Kamsky | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 504 | 295.5 | 2,367 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 15 | 2,244 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 20 | 9 | 2,287 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 19 | 9 | 2,243 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,502 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O18 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,377 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,419 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yurii N. Khodko's chess games?
820 games by Yurii N. Khodko, from Jul 2016 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 Yurii N. Khodko has played.
What does Yurii N. Khodko play on the first move as White?
Across 413 games with White in our database, Yurii N. Khodko opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yurii N. Khodko answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games).
What openings does Yurii N. Khodko play as White?
As White, Yurii N. Khodko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (86 games, 48.8% win rate); Scotch Game (61 games, 49.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 62.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 414 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yurii N. Khodko play as Black?
As Black, Yurii N. Khodko most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (60 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (38 games, 44.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (32 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 406 games.
What is Yurii N. Khodko's FIDE rating?
Yurii N. Khodko is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,416 in rapid and 2,328 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Yurii N. Khodko played?
Our database contains 820 games by Yurii N. Khodko, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 399 wins, 105 draws, 316 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yurii N. Khodko?
820 games by Yurii N. Khodko 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.