Prepare against Semen Tseitline
Russia · World #36,000 classical · FIDE ID 4143639
Our database contains 34 games by Semen Tseitline, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Semen Tseitline's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Semen Tseitline 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 | 1,954 | 2,082 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 2,027 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,053 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 41.2% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Semen Tseitline's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Semen Tseitline's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 56.3% | 27.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 43.8% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Tseitline usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Tseitline usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Tseitline usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Tseitline usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Tseitline usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Tseitline usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Semen Tseitline's chess games
All 34 games by Semen Tseitline 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B54 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Dan Vladimir Bondoc | 2,241 | Centrocoop Sept Open | B07 |
| Sep 1999 | Constantin Baluta | 2,240 | Centrocoop Sept Open | D30 |
| Jul 2014 | Pavel Egorov | 2,131 | Eforie Nord Open | D55 |
| Jan 2000 | Valentin Economescu | 2,115 | Centrocoop Open | A57 |
| Jun 1999 | Mihnea Rasca | 1,625 | Centrocoop June Open B | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrocoop June Open B | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,103 |
| Centrocoop Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
| Centrocoop Sept Open | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,143 |
| Eforie Nord Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 2,094 |
| Eforie Nord Seacoast Open 26th | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,975 |
| 27th Eforie Nord Seacoast Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Semen Tseitline's chess games?
34 games by Semen Tseitline, 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 Tseitline has played.
What does Semen Tseitline play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Semen Tseitline opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Semen Tseitline answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Semen Tseitline play as White?
As White, Semen Tseitline's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Semen Tseitline play as Black?
As Black, Semen Tseitline most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Semen Tseitline's FIDE rating?
Semen Tseitline is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Semen Tseitline played?
Our database contains 34 games by Semen Tseitline, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Semen Tseitline?
34 games by Semen Tseitline 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.