Prepare against Semion Sapocinic
FM · Moldova · World #3,287 classical · FIDE ID 13908693
Our database contains 308 games by Semion Sapocinic, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Semion Sapocinic's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Semion Sapocinic 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 | 2,327 | 2,355 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,315 | 2,315 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,385 | 2,399 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 308 | 118 | 85 | 105 | 38.3% |
| As White | 148 | 66 | 38 | 44 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 160 | 52 | 47 | 61 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Semion Sapocinic's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Semion Sapocinic's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 41.2% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 49 | 33.1% | 54.1% |
| e4 | 25 | 16.9% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 8.8% | 65.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Sapocinic usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sapocinic usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Sapocinic usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 54.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sapocinic usually continues Nc3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Sapocinic usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Sapocinic usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 51.3% | 40.2% |
| c6 | 17 | 21.3% | 35.3% |
| c5 | 14 | 17.5% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 8.8% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 86.3% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.7% | 57.1% |
Semion Sapocinic's chess games
All 308 games by Semion Sapocinic in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 118 wins, 85 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Aug 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,660 | Titled Tue Late | E51 |
| Jun 2025 | Anton Korobov | 2,631 | Titled Tue Early | D36 |
| Jul 2025 | R Svane | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Jul 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue Early | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 113 | 65.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-MDA | 2024 | 19 | 8 | 2,083 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,255 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,405 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,353 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,698 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,222 |
| Nizami Ganjavi 880 years U17 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,648 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Semion Sapocinic's chess games?
308 games by Semion Sapocinic, from Sep 2016 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 Semion Sapocinic has played.
What does Semion Sapocinic play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Semion Sapocinic opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Semion Sapocinic answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Semion Sapocinic play as White?
As White, Semion Sapocinic's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Semion Sapocinic play as Black?
As Black, Semion Sapocinic most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Semion Sapocinic's FIDE rating?
Semion Sapocinic is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess, 2,315 in rapid and 2,385 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Semion Sapocinic played?
Our database contains 308 games by Semion Sapocinic, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 85 draws, 105 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Semion Sapocinic?
308 games by Semion Sapocinic 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.