Prepare against Sergey Kasparov
GM · FIDE · World #1,609 classical · FIDE ID 13500481
Our database contains 1,648 games by Sergey Kasparov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Kasparov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Kasparov 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 | 2,404 | 2,546 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,452 | 2,477 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,442 | 2,509 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,648 | 708 | 743 | 197 | 43.0% |
| As White | 831 | 407 | 351 | 73 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 817 | 301 | 392 | 124 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Kasparov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Kasparov's side.
First moves as White (831 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 619 | 74.5% | 72.4% |
| d4 | 149 | 17.9% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 5.4% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 13 | 1.6% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 72.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kasparov usually continues Nf3 (70.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kasparov usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kasparov usually continues d4 (77.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kasparov usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kasparov usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kasparov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 162 | 43.7% | 65.7% |
| d5 | 143 | 38.5% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 35 | 9.4% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 2.4% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (271 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 165 | 60.9% | 62.4% |
| d5 | 57 | 21.0% | 53.5% |
| c5 | 43 | 15.9% | 64.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.8% | 70.0% |
Sergey Kasparov's chess games
All 1,648 games by Sergey Kasparov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 708 wins, 743 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 160 | 78/63/19 | 48.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 89 | 55/30/4 | 61.8% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 64 | 31/26/7 | 48.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 56 | 35/16/5 | 62.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 36 | 18/13/5 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 30 | 18/12/0 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 28 | 8/18/2 | 28.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 11/12/3 | 42.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 25 | 10/13/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 14/8/0 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 155 | 67/64/24 | 43.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 133 | 63/46/24 | 47.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 64 | 28/28/8 | 43.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 59 | 10/38/11 | 16.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 53 | 18/29/6 | 34.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 52 | 16/27/9 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 37 | 18/15/4 | 48.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 34 | 3/25/6 | 8.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 31 | 14/14/3 | 45.2% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/11/7 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,633 | 21st Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial | B42 |
| Aug 2024 | Nijat Abasov | 2,626 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Mar 2011 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,624 | 27th Bad Woerishofen Open | B51 |
| Jul 2024 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,611 | Titled Tue Late | A58 |
| Oct 2018 | Ivan Popov | 2,611 | 1st Goa Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 41 | 21 | 2,268 |
| ch-BLR | 2006 | 33 | 17 | 2,450 |
| Olomouc Inline Czechia Cup | 2003 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,392 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,431 |
| Lipetsk King's Gambit A | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 2,486 |
| Tatry Open | 2001 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,461 |
| Prague Holiday M11 | 2014 | 17 | 17 | 2,479 |
| Rovno | 2000 | 15 | 6 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Kasparov's chess games?
1,648 games by Sergey Kasparov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Sergey Kasparov has played.
What does Sergey Kasparov play on the first move as White?
Across 831 games with White in our database, Sergey Kasparov opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Kasparov answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games).
What openings does Sergey Kasparov play as White?
As White, Sergey Kasparov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (160 games, 48.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (89 games, 61.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (64 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 831 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Kasparov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Kasparov most often plays: Benoni Defense (155 games, 43.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (133 games, 47.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (64 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 817 games.
What is Sergey Kasparov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Kasparov is currently rated 2,404 in classical chess, 2,452 in rapid and 2,442 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Sergey Kasparov played?
Our database contains 1,648 games by Sergey Kasparov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 708 wins, 743 draws, 197 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Kasparov?
1,648 games by Sergey Kasparov 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.