Prepare against Yury Lapshun
IM · United States · World #5,039 classical · FIDE ID 2006960
Our database contains 445 games by Yury Lapshun, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yury Lapshun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yury Lapshun 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 | 2,272 | 2,479 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,415 | 2,474 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,271 | 2,458 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 445 | 180 | 157 | 108 | 40.4% |
| As White | 215 | 99 | 77 | 39 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 230 | 81 | 80 | 69 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yury Lapshun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yury Lapshun's side.
First moves as White (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 36.3% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 76 | 35.3% | 61.2% |
| b4 | 45 | 20.9% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.2% | 38.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.3% | 90.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lapshun usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Lapshun usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Lapshun usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Lapshun usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lapshun usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Lapshun usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 50.9% | 65.5% |
| e5 | 28 | 24.6% | 48.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.1% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 7 | 6.1% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 47.6% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 35 | 41.7% | 44.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.0% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Yury Lapshun's chess games
All 445 games by Yury Lapshun in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 180 wins, 157 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 45 | 35/5/5 | 77.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 2/9/2 | 15.4% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 33 | 20/6/7 | 60.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,702 | 5th Riga Tech Open | E15 |
| Jan 2003 | Alexander Goldin | 2,621 | ch-USA | A29 |
| Sep 2002 | Igor Novikov | 2,601 | 24th New York Masters | D11 |
| Jul 2011 | Mark Bluvshtein | 2,589 | 39th World Open | B14 |
| Aug 2011 | Alexander Stripunsky | 2,568 | Manhattan Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2007 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,436 |
| ch-USA | 2004 | 27 | 14 | 2,465 |
| Philadelphia Open | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,474 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2010 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,441 |
| 9th Barcelona Sants Open | 2007 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,518 |
| 18th Barcelona Sants Open A | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,499 |
| Guelph Open 3rd | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,503 |
| 6th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yury Lapshun's chess games?
445 games by Yury Lapshun, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Yury Lapshun has played.
What does Yury Lapshun play on the first move as White?
Across 215 games with White in our database, Yury Lapshun opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.b4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yury Lapshun answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Yury Lapshun play as White?
As White, Yury Lapshun's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (45 games, 77.8% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yury Lapshun play as Black?
As Black, Yury Lapshun most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 60.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Yury Lapshun's FIDE rating?
Yury Lapshun is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,415 in rapid and 2,271 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,479 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Yury Lapshun played?
Our database contains 445 games by Yury Lapshun, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 157 draws, 108 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yury Lapshun?
445 games by Yury Lapshun 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.