Prepare against Grigorij Sichnenko
Slovakia · World #20,445 classical · FIDE ID 14972557
When preparing against Grigorij Sichnenko, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 68 games by Grigorij Sichnenko, covering Jul 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Grigorij Sichnenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grigorij Sichnenko 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 | 2,054 | 2,062 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,055 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,856 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 27 | 6 | 35 | 39.7% |
| As White | 38 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2020-2026): 732 rated games against 526 different opponents, across 121 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 293 | 143 | 37 | 113 | 48.8% | 1,698 | 1,721 | 12 |
| Rapid | 296 | 145 | 31 | 120 | 49.0% | 1,685 | 1,685 | 10 |
| Blitz | 143 | 58 | 8 | 77 | 40.6% | 1,776 | 1,690 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 371 | 110 | 41 | 220 | 29.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 250 | 163 | 26 | 61 | 65.2% |
Wins over titled players: 9 vs FM · 14 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 1,970 | 2,094 |
| 2025 | 154 | 76 | 23 | 55 | 1,911 | 1,961 |
| 2024 | 173 | 80 | 15 | 78 | 1,838 | 1,821 |
| 2023 | 136 | 71 | 12 | 53 | 1,575 | 1,598 |
| 2022 | 173 | 75 | 21 | 77 | 1,486 | 1,414 |
| 2021 | 62 | 25 | 3 | 34 | 1,436 | 1,310 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1,065 | 665 |
Where Grigorij Sichnenko has played
Slovakia (94) · Ukraine (12) · Czechia (9) · Austria (2) · Lithuania (2) · Slovenia (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grigorij Sichnenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grigorij Sichnenko's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 55.3% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 31.6% | 45.8% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Sichnenko usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sichnenko usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Sichnenko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sichnenko usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Sichnenko usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Sichnenko usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 54.5% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Grigorij Sichnenko's chess games
All 68 games by Grigorij Sichnenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Oct 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: 27 wins, 6 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Igor Privara | 2,110 | Bratislava exe Open | B38 |
| Sep 2023 | Jozef Hujo | 1,970 | Bratislava exe Open | A47 |
| Apr 2024 | Samuel Ropovik | 1,901 | ch-SVK U14 | E61 |
| Apr 2024 | Matej Vasko | 1,892 | ch-SVK U14 | A44 |
| Apr 2023 | Lukas Strapec | 1,842 | ch-SVK U14 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK U14 | 2024 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,775 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2022 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,264 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,835 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,875 |
| Bratislava exe Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,030 |
| chT-SVK U18 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,478 |
| Bratislava Slovakia Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,419 |
| Modra Open | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,382 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grigorij Sichnenko's chess games?
68 games by Grigorij Sichnenko, from Jul 2021 to Oct 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 Grigorij Sichnenko has played.
What does Grigorij Sichnenko play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Grigorij Sichnenko opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nc3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grigorij Sichnenko answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Grigorij Sichnenko play as White?
As White, Grigorij Sichnenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grigorij Sichnenko play as Black?
As Black, Grigorij Sichnenko most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Grigorij Sichnenko's FIDE rating?
Grigorij Sichnenko is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Grigorij Sichnenko played?
Our database contains 68 games by Grigorij Sichnenko, covering Jul 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 6 draws, 35 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigorij Sichnenko?
68 games by Grigorij Sichnenko 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.