Prepare against Konstantin Sakaev
GM · Russia · World #387 classical · FIDE ID 4104226
Our database contains 1,957 games by Konstantin Sakaev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Konstantin Sakaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Konstantin Sakaev 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 | 2,535 | 2,677 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,457 | 2,654 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,632 | 2,632 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,957 | 740 | 967 | 250 | 37.8% |
| As White | 989 | 444 | 454 | 91 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 968 | 296 | 513 | 159 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (989 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 866 | 87.6% | 67.8% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 5.7% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 54 | 5.5% | 64.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 1.2% | 91.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 67.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sakaev usually continues c4 (66.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sakaev usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sakaev usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sakaev usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sakaev usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Sakaev usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (459 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 327 | 71.2% | 60.6% |
| e5 | 61 | 13.3% | 43.4% |
| e6 | 46 | 10.0% | 48.9% |
| c6 | 20 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (342 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 211 | 61.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 109 | 31.9% | 53.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 2.6% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Konstantin Sakaev's chess games
All 1,957 games by Konstantin Sakaev 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: 740 wins, 967 draws, 250 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 153 | 62/81/10 | 40.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 119 | 61/51/7 | 51.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 90 | 33/46/11 | 36.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 57 | 35/18/4 | 61.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 23/14/6 | 53.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 37 | 16/17/4 | 43.2% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 11/18/2 | 35.5% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 30 | 12/12/6 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 30 | 14/14/2 | 46.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 28 | 15/11/2 | 53.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 130 | 43/64/23 | 33.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 111 | 21/76/14 | 18.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 76 | 23/42/11 | 30.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 50 | 18/23/9 | 36.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 38 | 15/19/4 | 39.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 31 | 13/17/1 | 41.9% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 30 | 15/12/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 9/13/7 | 31.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 7/11/6 | 29.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Hao Wang | 2,756 | Wch Blitz | E16 |
| Nov 2009 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,748 | FIDE World Cup | E90 |
| Dec 2001 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,719 | FIDE-Wch k.o. | B12 |
| Mar 2003 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,712 | Internet Section 15-B | B90 |
| Dec 2007 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,710 | 60th RUS-ch Superfinal | E18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-YUG | 2002 | 65 | 36.5 | 2,589 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2024 | 43 | 26.5 | 2,632 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 42 | 21.5 | 2,599 |
| ch-RUS rapid | 2019 | 41 | 25 | 2,559 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 40 | 22.5 | 2,522 |
| ch-St Petersburg | 1997 | 34 | 23 | 2,640 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2015 | 32 | 17 | 2,575 |
| FIDE-Wch k.o. | 2004 | 30 | 15 | 2,609 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksey Dreev (19 games) · Peter Svidler (14 games) · Victor Bologan (14 games) · Nikita Vitiugov (13 games) · Vadim Zvjaginsev (12 games) · Evgeny Alekseev (12 games) · Valerij Popov (12 games) · Mikhail Kobalia (12 games)
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Where can I find Konstantin Sakaev's chess games?
1,957 games by Konstantin Sakaev, 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 Konstantin Sakaev has played.
What does Konstantin Sakaev play on the first move as White?
Across 989 games with White in our database, Konstantin Sakaev opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Konstantin Sakaev answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Konstantin Sakaev play as White?
As White, Konstantin Sakaev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (153 games, 40.5% win rate); Indian Defense (119 games, 51.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (90 games, 36.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 989 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Konstantin Sakaev play as Black?
As Black, Konstantin Sakaev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (130 games, 33.1% win rate); Slav Defense (111 games, 18.9% win rate); Sicilian (76 games, 30.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 968 games.
What is Konstantin Sakaev's FIDE rating?
Konstantin Sakaev is currently rated 2,535 in classical chess, 2,457 in rapid and 2,632 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,677 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Konstantin Sakaev played?
Our database contains 1,957 games by Konstantin Sakaev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 740 wins, 967 draws, 250 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Konstantin Sakaev?
1,957 games by Konstantin Sakaev 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.