Prepare against Yurii Tykhonov
CM · Czechia · World #19,887 classical · FIDE ID 14104261
When preparing against Yurii Tykhonov, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 38 games by Yurii Tykhonov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yurii Tykhonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yurii Tykhonov 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 | 2,059 | 2,205 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,113 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,111 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 31.6% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 27.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 675 rated games against 471 different opponents, across 101 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 306 | 117 | 98 | 91 | 38.2% | 2,018 | 2,045 | 12 |
| Rapid | 303 | 174 | 66 | 63 | 57.4% | 1,824 | 1,969 | 26 |
| Blitz | 59 | 21 | 11 | 27 | 35.6% | 2,034 | 1,976 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 167 | 20 | 52 | 95 | 12.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 460 | 268 | 121 | 71 | 58.3% |
Wins over titled players: 7 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 7 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
10 tournament wins from 70 events, 9 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 1,880 | 1,995 |
| 2025 | 96 | 40 | 36 | 20 | 1,959 | 2,039 |
| 2024 | 151 | 89 | 35 | 27 | 1,887 | 2,050 |
| 2023 | 118 | 57 | 32 | 29 | 1,816 | 1,906 |
| 2022 | 81 | 42 | 17 | 22 | 1,856 | 1,954 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1,980 | 1,980 |
| 2019 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1,954 | 1,904 |
| 2018 | 45 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 2,046 | 2,066 |
| 2015 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2,023 | 2,023 |
| 2013 | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 2,122 | 2,097 |
| 2012 | 38 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 2,050 | 1,903 |
| 2011 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2,199 | 2,199 |
| 2010 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2,256 | 2,016 |
| 2008 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2,304 | 2,117 |
Where Yurii Tykhonov has played
Czechia (80) · Ukraine (21)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yurii Tykhonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yurii Tykhonov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 20.0% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Tykhonov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Tykhonov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Tykhonov usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tykhonov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Tykhonov usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Tykhonov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Yurii Tykhonov's chess games
All 38 games by Yurii Tykhonov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Vladimir Buturin | 2,311 | ch-UKR sf | B43 |
| Jul 2011 | Dmitry Kononenko | 2,278 | Myrhorod Open | B14 |
| Nov 2022 | Stepan Urbanek | 2,019 | chT2B-CZE 2223 | D11 |
| May 2011 | Bogdan Basko | 1,997 | ch-UKR sf | D05 |
| May 2011 | Gennady Tihonov | 1,983 | ch-UKR sf | E19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrhorod Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,279 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,118 |
| chT2B-CZE 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,061 |
| Prague Golden 65+ Open 17th | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| 17th Prague Golden Rapid Open | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,824 |
| Teplice Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,203 |
| Czech Team Chess Championship | Rapid | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,975 |
| 36th Czech Rapid G1 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yurii Tykhonov's chess games?
38 games by Yurii Tykhonov, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Tykhonov has played.
What does Yurii Tykhonov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Yurii Tykhonov opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yurii Tykhonov answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Yurii Tykhonov play as White?
As White, Yurii Tykhonov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yurii Tykhonov play as Black?
As Black, Yurii Tykhonov most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Yurii Tykhonov's FIDE rating?
Yurii Tykhonov is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Yurii Tykhonov played?
Our database contains 38 games by Yurii Tykhonov, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yurii Tykhonov?
38 games by Yurii Tykhonov 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.