Prepare against Sergey Smolin
IM · Ukraine · World #31,478 classical · FIDE ID 4131177
Our database contains 208 games by Sergey Smolin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Smolin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Smolin 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 | 1,977 | 2,415 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,888 | 2,326 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,326 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 55 | 47 | 106 | 26.4% |
| As White | 103 | 31 | 23 | 49 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 105 | 24 | 24 | 57 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Smolin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Smolin's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 80.6% | 42.8% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 16.5% | 35.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 42.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Smolin usually continues Nc3 (41.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Smolin usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Smolin usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Smolin usually continues g3 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Smolin usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Smolin usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 57 | 100.0% | 36.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 69.7% | 32.6% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 30.3% | 25.0% |
Sergey Smolin's chess games
All 208 games by Sergey Smolin 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: 55 wins, 47 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 9/6/14 | 31.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 92 | 22/20/50 | 23.9% |
| A59 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Andre Ventura Sousa | 2,417 | 19th ch-EU | B06 |
| Nov 2019 | Mark Van der Werf | 2,401 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | B08 |
| Mar 2018 | Damian Lewtak | 2,370 | 19th ch-EU | B06 |
| Nov 2018 | Vladimir Karasev | 2,314 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | B23 |
| Jan 1992 | Maxim Chetverik | 2,290 | Czestochowa Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primorsko Open | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,028 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,280 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,006 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 1,975 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,167 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Smolin's chess games?
208 games by Sergey Smolin, 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 Sergey Smolin has played.
What does Sergey Smolin play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Sergey Smolin opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Smolin answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Sergey Smolin play as White?
As White, Sergey Smolin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Smolin play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Smolin most often plays: Modern Defense (92 games, 23.9% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Sergey Smolin's FIDE rating?
Sergey Smolin is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,888 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Sergey Smolin played?
Our database contains 208 games by Sergey Smolin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 47 draws, 106 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Smolin?
208 games by Sergey Smolin 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.