Prepare against Yury Prokhorov
Russia · World #68,451 classical · FIDE ID 24184969
When preparing against Yury Prokhorov, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 43 games by Yury Prokhorov, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yury Prokhorov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yury Prokhorov 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 | 1,827 | 1,881 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,905 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,697 | 1,833 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 18 | 4 | 21 | 41.9% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yury Prokhorov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yury Prokhorov's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 77.3% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Prokhorov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Prokhorov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Prokhorov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Prokhorov usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Prokhorov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Prokhorov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Yury Prokhorov's chess games
All 43 games by Yury Prokhorov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Anatoly Bashelkhanov | 2,096 | Irkutsk Spring | E01 |
| Feb 2016 | Ayana Khangueva | 1,912 | ch-Irkutsk Open | A38 |
| Jul 2015 | Igor Ladyzhinsky | 1,890 | Irkutsk Baykal Open | D02 |
| Apr 2016 | Eduard Oshirov | 1,849 | Irkutsk Spring | A00 |
| Feb 2017 | Vladimir Lukyanov | 1,845 | ch-Irkutsk | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk Baykal Open | 2016 | 17 | 9 | 1,968 |
| Irkutsk Spring | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,821 |
| ch-Irkutsk Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,734 |
| ch-Irkutsk | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,747 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yury Prokhorov's chess games?
43 games by Yury Prokhorov, from Sep 2014 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 Yury Prokhorov has played.
What does Yury Prokhorov play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Yury Prokhorov opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yury Prokhorov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...g6 (44% of games).
What openings does Yury Prokhorov play as White?
As White, Yury Prokhorov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yury Prokhorov play as Black?
As Black, Yury Prokhorov most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Yury Prokhorov's FIDE rating?
Yury Prokhorov is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid and 1,697 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Yury Prokhorov played?
Our database contains 43 games by Yury Prokhorov, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yury Prokhorov?
43 games by Yury Prokhorov 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.