Prepare against Yuriy Baikovsky
IM · Ukraine · World #683 classical · FIDE ID 14116723
When preparing against Yuriy Baikovsky, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Yuriy Baikovsky, covering Jul 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yuriy Baikovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuriy Baikovsky 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 | 2,486 | 2,486 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,412 | 2,412 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,429 | 2,429 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 17.1% |
| As White | 21 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 9.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 391 rated games against 123 different opponents, across 34 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 | 344 | 258 | 74 | 12 | 75.0% | 2,054 | 2,342 | 177 |
| Rapid | 36 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 80.6% | 1,985 | 2,296 | 27 |
| Blitz | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 81.8% | 1,880 | 2,200 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 32 | 5 | 23 | 4 | 15.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 294 | 241 | 48 | 5 | 82.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 24 vs IM · 10 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 3 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
16 tournament wins from 34 events, 11 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2,148 | 2,415 |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2,150 | 2,470 |
| 2024 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2,157 | 2,437 |
| 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2,101 | 2,401 |
| 2022 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2,006 | 2,333 |
| 2021 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2,017 | 2,337 |
| 2020 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2,090 | 2,370 |
| 2019 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2,088 | 2,408 |
| 2018 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2,055 | 2,375 |
| 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2,193 | 2,513 |
| 2016 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 2,041 | 2,401 |
| 2015 | 32 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 1,961 | 2,281 |
| 2014 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2,274 | 2,429 |
| 2013 | 27 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 2,255 | 2,465 |
| 2012 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2,239 | 2,462 |
| 2011 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2,234 | 2,457 |
| 2010 | 34 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 1,855 | 2,180 |
| 2009 | 72 | 60 | 12 | 0 | 1,926 | 2,246 |
| 2008 | 49 | 36 | 12 | 1 | 1,955 | 2,246 |
| 2007 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2,048 | 2,194 |
Where Yuriy Baikovsky has played
Ukraine (27) · Moldova (7)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuriy Baikovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuriy Baikovsky's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 66.7% | 7.1% |
| e4 | 7 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 7.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Baikovsky usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Baikovsky usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Baikovsky usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Baikovsky usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Baikovsky usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Baikovsky usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Yuriy Baikovsky's chess games
All 41 games by Yuriy Baikovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Valeriy Aveskulov | 2,424 | 12th chT-UKR | A57 |
| Apr 2001 | Illya Mutschnik | 2,324 | 9th chT-UKR | C00 |
| Aug 2012 | Nicolai Ianocichin | 2,273 | Kishinev Cup | C02 |
| Aug 2012 | Anatolii Colbasiuc | 2,229 | Kishinev Cup | C01 |
| Aug 2012 | Boris M Nevednichy | 2,228 | Kishinev Cup | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th chT-UKR | 2001 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,115 |
| Kishinev Cup | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,461 |
| 10th chT-UKR | 2002 | 8 | 0 | 1,797 |
| 12th chT-UKR | 2005 | 8 | 2 | 2,050 |
| 11th chT-UKR | 2004 | 7 | 0.5 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuriy Baikovsky's chess games?
41 games by Yuriy Baikovsky, from Jul 2005 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 Yuriy Baikovsky has played.
What does Yuriy Baikovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Yuriy Baikovsky opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuriy Baikovsky answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yuriy Baikovsky play as White?
As White, Yuriy Baikovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuriy Baikovsky play as Black?
As Black, Yuriy Baikovsky most often plays: King's Indian Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Yuriy Baikovsky's FIDE rating?
Yuriy Baikovsky is currently rated 2,486 in classical chess, 2,412 in rapid and 2,429 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,486 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Yuriy Baikovsky played?
Our database contains 41 games by Yuriy Baikovsky, covering Jul 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuriy Baikovsky?
41 games by Yuriy Baikovsky 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.