Prepare against Dmitrij Sitnikov
IM · Russia · World #3,294 classical · FIDE ID 4135431
Our database contains 418 games by Dmitrij Sitnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitrij Sitnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitrij 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 | 2,326 | 2,507 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,521 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,299 | 2,528 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 418 | 193 | 144 | 81 | 46.2% |
| As White | 206 | 105 | 68 | 33 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 212 | 88 | 76 | 48 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitrij Sitnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitrij Sitnikov's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 84.0% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 22 | 10.7% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sitnikov usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sitnikov usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Sitnikov usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Sitnikov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Sitnikov usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Sitnikov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 91.6% | 59.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 88.9% | 50.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.3% | 87.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Dmitrij Sitnikov's chess games
All 418 games by Dmitrij Sitnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 193 wins, 144 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 36 | 18/13/5 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 51 | 12/23/16 | 23.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 39 | 19/12/8 | 48.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 9/1/0 | 90.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Anish Giri | 2,690 | 18th chT-RUS | B54 |
| Apr 2012 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,650 | 19th chT-RUS | B80 |
| Jun 2011 | Dmitry Frolyanov | 2,599 | 64th ch-RUS Higher League | D45 |
| Apr 2011 | Pavel Maletin | 2,584 | 18th chT-RUS | A46 |
| May 2011 | Anton Shomoev | 2,566 | ch-Sibiria Region | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novokuznetsk Open | 2013 | 63 | 45.5 | 2,446 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2012 | 35 | 22.5 | 2,447 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk HL | 2012 | 25 | 21 | 2,482 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk | 2016 | 20 | 15 | 2,429 |
| Kemerovo Open 08 | 2010 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,430 |
| ch-Kuzbass | 2011 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,557 |
| Kemerovo Region Cup | 2014 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,339 |
| Prokojevsk | 1998 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitrij Sitnikov's chess games?
418 games by Dmitrij Sitnikov, from Apr 2003 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 Dmitrij Sitnikov has played.
What does Dmitrij Sitnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Dmitrij Sitnikov opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitrij Sitnikov answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Dmitrij Sitnikov play as White?
As White, Dmitrij Sitnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitrij Sitnikov play as Black?
As Black, Dmitrij Sitnikov most often plays: Slav Defense (51 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Dmitrij Sitnikov's FIDE rating?
Dmitrij Sitnikov is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,299 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,507 (May 2012).
How many games has Dmitrij Sitnikov played?
Our database contains 418 games by Dmitrij Sitnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 144 draws, 81 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitrij Sitnikov?
418 games by Dmitrij 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.