Prepare against Gennadiy Semin
Russia · World #25,442 classical · FIDE ID 4141377
Our database contains 32 games by Gennadiy Semin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gennadiy Semin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gennadiy Semin 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 | 2,015 | 2,247 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,137 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,067 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 34.4% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gennadiy Semin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gennadiy Semin's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Semin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Semin usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Semin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Semin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Gennadiy Semin's chess games
All 32 games by Gennadiy Semin 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A73 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Andrei Bykov | 2,391 | ch-Moscow | B09 |
| Feb 2011 | Anton Samojlov | 2,366 | Moscow Open E | E94 |
| Jan 2009 | Evgeny Sidorovsky | 2,139 | Moscow Open A | D36 |
| Jan 1999 | Anatolij J. Sakov | 2,134 | ch-Moscow | D30 |
| Feb 2008 | Vasily Romanov | 2,012 | 4th Moscow Open B | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Open A | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,141 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| 4th Moscow Open B | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 1,822 |
| ch-Moscow | 1999 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,187 |
| Moscow Open B | 2010 | 1 | 1 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gennadiy Semin's chess games?
32 games by Gennadiy Semin, 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 Gennadiy Semin has played.
What does Gennadiy Semin play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Gennadiy Semin opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gennadiy Semin answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gennadiy Semin play as White?
As White, Gennadiy Semin's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gennadiy Semin play as Black?
As Black, Gennadiy Semin most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Gennadiy Semin's FIDE rating?
Gennadiy Semin is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,247 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Gennadiy Semin played?
Our database contains 32 games by Gennadiy Semin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gennadiy Semin?
32 games by Gennadiy Semin 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.