Prepare against Semen Novozhilov
IM · Russia · World #1,196 classical · FIDE ID 24289167
When preparing against Semen Novozhilov, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 876 games by Semen Novozhilov, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Semen Novozhilov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Semen Novozhilov 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 | 2,434 | 2,473 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,392 | 2,392 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,412 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 876 | 417 | 162 | 297 | 47.6% |
| As White | 436 | 219 | 78 | 139 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 440 | 198 | 84 | 158 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Semen Novozhilov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Semen Novozhilov's side.
First moves as White (436 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 406 | 93.1% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 4.6% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Novozhilov usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Novozhilov usually continues c4 (62.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Novozhilov usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Novozhilov usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Novozhilov usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Novozhilov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 152 | 70.4% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 52 | 24.1% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 135 | 94.4% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Semen Novozhilov's chess games
All 876 games by Semen Novozhilov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Sep 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: 417 wins, 162 draws, 297 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 89 | 51/8/30 | 57.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 88 | 37/23/28 | 42.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 44 | 29/1/14 | 65.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 14/1/7 | 63.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 87 | 40/18/29 | 46.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 24/2/9 | 68.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 34 | 15/7/12 | 44.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 12/6/13 | 38.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,831 | Titled Tue Early | E04 |
| Aug 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,807 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Nov 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Feb 2024 | Wesley So | 2,757 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Aug 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,722 | Titled Tue Late | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 514 | 307 | 2,411 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,378 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 20 | 10 | 2,300 |
| Blitz GP RUS TOP28 | 2025 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,260 |
| Rapid GP RUS TOP28 | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,461 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,395 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Semen Novozhilov's chess games?
876 games by Semen Novozhilov, from Jul 2017 to Sep 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 Novozhilov has played.
What does Semen Novozhilov play on the first move as White?
Across 436 games with White in our database, Semen Novozhilov opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Semen Novozhilov answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Semen Novozhilov play as White?
As White, Semen Novozhilov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (89 games, 57.3% win rate); Catalan (88 games, 42.0% win rate); Slav Defense (44 games, 65.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 436 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Semen Novozhilov play as Black?
As Black, Semen Novozhilov most often plays: Sicilian (87 games, 46.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (35 games, 68.6% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 440 games.
What is Semen Novozhilov's FIDE rating?
Semen Novozhilov is currently rated 2,434 in classical chess, 2,392 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,473 (May 2026).
How many games has Semen Novozhilov played?
Our database contains 876 games by Semen Novozhilov, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 417 wins, 162 draws, 297 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Semen Novozhilov?
876 games by Semen Novozhilov 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.