Prepare against Semen Kazmin
FM · Russia · World #4,850 classical · FIDE ID 34171409
Our database contains 361 games by Semen Kazmin, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Semen Kazmin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Semen Kazmin 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 | 2,278 | 2,298 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,283 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,259 | 2,259 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 361 | 155 | 59 | 147 | 42.9% |
| As White | 175 | 88 | 26 | 61 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 186 | 67 | 33 | 86 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Semen Kazmin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Semen Kazmin's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 58.3% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 60 | 34.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.9% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kazmin usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kazmin usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kazmin usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kazmin usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Kazmin usually continues Nc3 (86.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kazmin usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 50.6% | 46.5% |
| e5 | 20 | 23.5% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 11.8% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 10.6% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 67.7% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 15 | 23.1% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Semen Kazmin's chess games
All 361 games by Semen Kazmin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 155 wins, 59 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Mar 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,620 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| May 2024 | Markus Ragger | 2,601 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
| Apr 2024 | Francesco Sonis | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Jun 2024 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,554 | Titled Tue Early | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 209 | 108 | 2,319 |
| Grand-Open Galeria 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,357 |
| 15th Moscow Open A | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| 20th Voronezh Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,928 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,188 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| Orsha IM 12 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Semen Kazmin's chess games?
361 games by Semen Kazmin, from Sep 2013 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 Semen Kazmin has played.
What does Semen Kazmin play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Semen Kazmin opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Semen Kazmin answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Semen Kazmin play as White?
As White, Semen Kazmin's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Semen Kazmin play as Black?
As Black, Semen Kazmin most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Semen Kazmin's FIDE rating?
Semen Kazmin is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,259 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (May 2023).
How many games has Semen Kazmin played?
Our database contains 361 games by Semen Kazmin, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 59 draws, 147 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Semen Kazmin?
361 games by Semen Kazmin 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.