Prepare against Zakhar Yemelyanau
Belarus · World #31,110 classical · FIDE ID 13527703
When preparing against Zakhar Yemelyanau, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Zakhar Yemelyanau, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zakhar Yemelyanau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zakhar Yemelyanau 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 | 1,979 | 1,979 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,997 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,179 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 13.3% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 6.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zakhar Yemelyanau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zakhar Yemelyanau's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Yemelyanau usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Yemelyanau usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Yemelyanau usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Zakhar Yemelyanau's chess games
All 30 games by Zakhar Yemelyanau in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 4 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Elena Stotskaja | 1,918 | Minsk Open | B04 |
| Nov 2023 | Henadzi Shakhadanau | 1,706 | Minsk Open | B13 |
| Feb 2024 | Mikita Kuzmenka | 1,449 | ch-BLR U18 | B55 |
| Nov 2023 | Ihar Halavan | 1,172 | Minsk Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,855 |
| chT-BLR U18 | 2024 | 6 | 0 | 1,650 |
| ch-BLR U18 | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,402 |
| Rogachev Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,851 |
| Minsk Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,991 |
| Minsk Bronstein 100 Memorial Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zakhar Yemelyanau's chess games?
30 games by Zakhar Yemelyanau, from Sep 2019 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 Zakhar Yemelyanau has played.
What does Zakhar Yemelyanau play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Zakhar Yemelyanau opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zakhar Yemelyanau answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Zakhar Yemelyanau play as White?
As White, Zakhar Yemelyanau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zakhar Yemelyanau play as Black?
As Black, Zakhar Yemelyanau most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Zakhar Yemelyanau's FIDE rating?
Zakhar Yemelyanau is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,979 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zakhar Yemelyanau played?
Our database contains 30 games by Zakhar Yemelyanau, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (13.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zakhar Yemelyanau?
30 games by Zakhar Yemelyanau 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.