Prepare against Anton Sitnikov
IM · Ukraine · World #2,638 classical · FIDE ID 14111110
Our database contains 882 games by Anton Sitnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anton Sitnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Sitnikov 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 | 2,353 | 2,509 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,301 | 2,502 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,332 | 2,498 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 882 | 372 | 313 | 197 | 42.2% |
| As White | 437 | 206 | 147 | 84 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 445 | 166 | 166 | 113 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Sitnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Sitnikov's side.
First moves as White (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 326 | 74.6% | 65.3% |
| d4 | 64 | 14.6% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 4.1% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 15 | 3.4% | 60.0% |
| b4 | 7 | 1.6% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 65.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sitnikov usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sitnikov usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sitnikov usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Sitnikov usually continues c3 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Sitnikov usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Sitnikov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 95 | 42.8% | 53.2% |
| e5 | 59 | 26.6% | 53.4% |
| d6 | 42 | 18.9% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 16 | 7.2% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 31.4% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 37 | 23.7% | 67.6% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 19.9% | 46.8% |
| d6 | 31 | 19.9% | 75.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Anton Sitnikov's chess games
All 882 games by Anton Sitnikov 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: 372 wins, 313 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 69 | 37/18/14 | 53.6% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 39 | 20/16/3 | 51.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 44 | 10/22/12 | 22.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 30 | 5/18/7 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 7/7/15 | 24.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 11/10/7 | 39.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C41 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Anton Demchenko | 2,641 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | B07 |
| May 2011 | Boris Savchenko | 2,630 | chT-UKR Clubs | B07 |
| Nov 2021 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 2,609 | Tashkent President Open 1st | C00 |
| Dec 2008 | Mikhailo Oleksienko | 2,585 | ch-UKR 77th | B51 |
| Sep 2020 | Sergey Volkov | 2,570 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serpukhov-A | 2004 | 31 | 14 | 2,370 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,419 |
| ch-UKR U16 | 2001 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,312 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 19 | 10 | 2,487 |
| Cheliabinsk Kibizov Memorial B | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,426 |
| Novy Urengoy Flaming Memorial | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,234 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-B | 2020 | 17 | 11 | 2,424 |
| 1st Alushta Autumn | 2010 | 14 | 7 | 2,364 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Timofey Iljin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Sitnikov's chess games?
882 games by Anton Sitnikov, 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 Anton Sitnikov has played.
What does Anton Sitnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 437 games with White in our database, Anton Sitnikov opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Sitnikov answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Anton Sitnikov play as White?
As White, Anton Sitnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (69 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (24 games, 29.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 437 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Sitnikov play as Black?
As Black, Anton Sitnikov most often plays: Philidor (44 games, 22.7% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 24.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 445 games.
What is Anton Sitnikov's FIDE rating?
Anton Sitnikov is currently rated 2,353 in classical chess, 2,301 in rapid and 2,332 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,509 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Anton Sitnikov played?
Our database contains 882 games by Anton Sitnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 372 wins, 313 draws, 197 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Sitnikov?
882 games by Anton Sitnikov 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.