Prepare against Grigory Seletsky
FM · Ukraine · World #9,106 classical · FIDE ID 14112191
When preparing against Grigory Seletsky, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (33%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 29.7% over 37 games.
Our database contains 1,787 games by Grigory Seletsky, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Grigory Seletsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grigory Seletsky 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 | 2,185 | 2,360 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,463 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,480 | 2,492 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,787 | 835 | 241 | 711 | 46.7% |
| As White | 893 | 446 | 128 | 319 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 894 | 389 | 113 | 392 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grigory Seletsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grigory Seletsky's side.
First moves as White (893 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 587 | 65.7% | 60.6% |
| d4 | 158 | 17.7% | 50.6% |
| b3 | 78 | 8.7% | 47.4% |
| e3 | 18 | 2.0% | 27.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 1.5% | 88.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 1.2% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Seletsky usually continues Nc3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Seletsky usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Seletsky usually continues d4 (67.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Seletsky usually continues Nf3 (37.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Seletsky usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Seletsky usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 232 | 53.1% | 45.3% |
| c5 | 115 | 26.3% | 56.5% |
| c6 | 52 | 11.9% | 45.2% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 5.3% | 76.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 1.6% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 33.1% | 60.1% |
| d6 | 70 | 24.6% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 53 | 18.7% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 39 | 13.7% | 56.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.5% | 35.7% |
| b5 | 6 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Grigory Seletsky's chess games
All 1,787 games by Grigory Seletsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 835 wins, 241 draws, 711 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 150 | 82/13/55 | 54.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 77 | 31/12/34 | 40.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 65 | 28/16/21 | 43.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37 | 11/5/21 | 29.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 13/2/9 | 54.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 13/2/7 | 59.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 108 | 44/12/52 | 40.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 98 | 54/10/34 | 55.1% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 51 | 25/5/21 | 49.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 49 | 22/10/17 | 44.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 13/5/23 | 31.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 38 | 13/4/21 | 34.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36 | 15/2/19 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 20/4/11 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 14/3/14 | 45.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 29 | 10/4/15 | 34.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Luka Paichadze | 2,565 | Titled Tue | B53 |
| Sep 2023 | Francesco Sonis | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Aug 2023 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,544 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Mar 2021 | Levente Vajda | 2,534 | Titled Tue | C04 |
| Feb 2023 | Santiago Avila Pavas | 2,513 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 1,458 | 722 | 2,223 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2008 | 27 | 16 | 2,343 |
| ch-UKR | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,484 |
| Rodatychi Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,383 |
| Porto Mannu Open 4th | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,414 |
| 13th chT-UKR | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,429 |
| ch-UKR sf Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,291 |
| 2nd Messina Open | 2012 | 8 | 7 | 2,272 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Enrico Messina (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grigory Seletsky's chess games?
1,787 games by Grigory Seletsky, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Grigory Seletsky has played.
What does Grigory Seletsky play on the first move as White?
Across 893 games with White in our database, Grigory Seletsky opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grigory Seletsky answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Grigory Seletsky play as White?
As White, Grigory Seletsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (150 games, 54.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (77 games, 40.3% win rate); Sicilian (65 games, 43.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 893 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grigory Seletsky play as Black?
As Black, Grigory Seletsky most often plays: French Defense (108 games, 40.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (98 games, 55.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (51 games, 49.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 894 games.
What is Grigory Seletsky's FIDE rating?
Grigory Seletsky is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,480 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Grigory Seletsky played?
Our database contains 1,787 games by Grigory Seletsky, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 835 wins, 241 draws, 711 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigory Seletsky?
1,787 games by Grigory Seletsky 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.