Prepare against Fedor Sazonov
Belgium · World #30,196 classical · FIDE ID 258105
Our database contains 38 games by Fedor Sazonov, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fedor Sazonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fedor Sazonov 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 | 1,984 | 1,989 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 1,928 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 31.6% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fedor Sazonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fedor Sazonov's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sazonov usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Sazonov usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sazonov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Fedor Sazonov's chess games
All 38 games by Fedor Sazonov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Leon De Vries | 2,020 | 14th Eindhoven WLC Open | D91 |
| Sep 2020 | Nishchal Thatte | 1,828 | ch-EU Online U12 | E19 |
| Dec 2020 | Kavin Venkatesan | 1,739 | Wch FIDE Online U12 Europe qual | D35 |
| Sep 2020 | Tolmacevs,Artjoms | 1,730 | ch-EU Online U12 | A58 |
| Dec 2020 | Julio Stefano Centeno Mendoza | 1,696 | Wch FIDE Online U12 Europe qual | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,372 |
| ch-EU Online U12 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,587 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,368 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,589 |
| 14th Eindhoven WLC Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fedor Sazonov's chess games?
38 games by Fedor Sazonov, from Nov 2018 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 Fedor Sazonov has played.
What does Fedor Sazonov play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Fedor Sazonov opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fedor Sazonov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Fedor Sazonov play as White?
As White, Fedor Sazonov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fedor Sazonov play as Black?
As Black, Fedor Sazonov most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Fedor Sazonov's FIDE rating?
Fedor Sazonov is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Fedor Sazonov played?
Our database contains 38 games by Fedor Sazonov, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fedor Sazonov?
38 games by Fedor Sazonov 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.