Prepare against Arkadi Syrov
FM · DEU · World #3,446 classical · FIDE ID 12942448
When preparing against Arkadi Syrov, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 268 games by Arkadi Syrov, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arkadi Syrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arkadi Syrov 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 | 2,321 | 2,373 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,274 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 268 | 118 | 76 | 74 | 44.0% |
| As White | 136 | 65 | 34 | 37 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 132 | 53 | 42 | 37 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arkadi Syrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arkadi Syrov's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 83.1% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.4% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 6.6% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Syrov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Syrov usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Syrov usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Syrov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Syrov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Syrov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 93.7% | 61.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 73.9% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 21.7% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Arkadi Syrov's chess games
All 268 games by Arkadi Syrov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 118 wins, 76 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Raphael Lagunow | 2,428 | 10th Pfalz Open | C50 |
| Sep 2019 | Igor Vypkhaniuk | 2,407 | Oberliga Sued W 1920 | B32 |
| May 2024 | Rick Frischmann | 2,365 | ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | B01 |
| Feb 2024 | Eduard Miller | 2,353 | Baden-Baden Open | B12 |
| Mar 2018 | Tobias Baerwinkel | 2,350 | chT-Pfalz MT-A 87th | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-Rheinland Pfalz Blitz | 2024 | 15 | 9 | 2,220 |
| 10th Pfalz Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,359 |
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MTA | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,143 |
| 27th HZ Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,347 |
| chT-Pfalz MT-A 87th | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,392 |
| ch-Pfalz MT A 86 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-GER 89th | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arkadi Syrov's chess games?
268 games by Arkadi Syrov, from May 2012 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 Arkadi Syrov has played.
What does Arkadi Syrov play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Arkadi Syrov opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arkadi Syrov answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Arkadi Syrov play as White?
As White, Arkadi Syrov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arkadi Syrov play as Black?
As Black, Arkadi Syrov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Arkadi Syrov's FIDE rating?
Arkadi Syrov is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Arkadi Syrov played?
Our database contains 268 games by Arkadi Syrov, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 76 draws, 74 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arkadi Syrov?
268 games by Arkadi Syrov 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.