Prepare against Semen Minyeyevtsev
Belgium · World #16,802 classical · FIDE ID 204218
When preparing against Semen Minyeyevtsev, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 130 games by Semen Minyeyevtsev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Semen Minyeyevtsev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Semen Minyeyevtsev 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 | 2,086 | 2,239 | Jan 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,195 | 2,206 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 70 | 40 | 20 | 53.8% |
| As White | 67 | 40 | 18 | 9 | 59.7% |
| As Black | 63 | 30 | 22 | 11 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Semen Minyeyevtsev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Semen Minyeyevtsev's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 89.6% | 74.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 9.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 74.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Minyeyevtsev usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Minyeyevtsev usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Minyeyevtsev usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Minyeyevtsev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Minyeyevtsev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Minyeyevtsev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 87.5% | 60.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Semen Minyeyevtsev's chess games
All 130 games by Semen Minyeyevtsev 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: 70 wins, 40 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Daniel Sadkowsky | 2,304 | 6th Brasschaat Open | B82 |
| Aug 2006 | Arben Dardha | 2,301 | 6th Brasschaat Open | B13 |
| Mar 2006 | Michel De Wit | 2,259 | chT-BEL 0506 | C92 |
| Aug 2006 | Robert Schuermans | 2,251 | 6th Brasschaat Open | C54 |
| Aug 2006 | Franck Steenbekkers | 2,239 | 6th Brasschaat Open | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 8 | 2,230 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,337 |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,379 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,257 |
| chT-BEL 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,237 |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,053 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,332 |
| 5th Brasschaat Open | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Semen Minyeyevtsev's chess games?
130 games by Semen Minyeyevtsev, 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 Semen Minyeyevtsev has played.
What does Semen Minyeyevtsev play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Semen Minyeyevtsev opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Semen Minyeyevtsev answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Semen Minyeyevtsev play as White?
As White, Semen Minyeyevtsev's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Semen Minyeyevtsev play as Black?
As Black, Semen Minyeyevtsev most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Semen Minyeyevtsev's FIDE rating?
Semen Minyeyevtsev is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess and 2,195 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Semen Minyeyevtsev played?
Our database contains 130 games by Semen Minyeyevtsev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 40 draws, 20 losses (53.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Semen Minyeyevtsev?
130 games by Semen Minyeyevtsev 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.