Prepare against Semyon Puzyrevsky
FM · FIDE · World #1,935 classical · FIDE ID 24240931
Our database contains 879 games by Semyon Puzyrevsky, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Semyon Puzyrevsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Semyon Puzyrevsky 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 | 2,387 | 2,387 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,389 | 2,405 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,469 | 2,470 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 879 | 473 | 107 | 299 | 53.8% |
| As White | 441 | 256 | 52 | 133 | 58.0% |
| As Black | 438 | 217 | 55 | 166 | 49.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Semyon Puzyrevsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Semyon Puzyrevsky's side.
First moves as White (440 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 324 | 73.6% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 10.7% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 35 | 8.0% | 75.7% |
| g4 | 9 | 2.0% | 55.6% |
| a3 | 8 | 1.8% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.6% | 14.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Puzyrevsky usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Puzyrevsky usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Puzyrevsky usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 62.8% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Puzyrevsky usually continues b3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Puzyrevsky usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Puzyrevsky usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 123 | 63.4% | 61.4% |
| e5 | 49 | 25.3% | 51.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.6% | 21.4% |
| a6 | 6 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 50.6% | 61.9% |
| d5 | 55 | 34.8% | 57.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| a6 | 4 | 2.5% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Semyon Puzyrevsky's chess games
All 879 games by Semyon Puzyrevsky in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 473 wins, 107 draws, 299 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 43 | 26/7/10 | 60.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 25/3/8 | 69.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 16/3/9 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 14/3/8 | 56.0% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 67 | 33/10/24 | 49.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 15/4/11 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 26 | 12/0/14 | 46.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | J Duda | 2,729 | Titled Tue | E10 |
| Jan 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,726 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| May 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,694 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C00 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,683 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Sep 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,674 | Titled Tue | E49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 550 | 335.5 | 2,427 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 130 | 79 | 2,467 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,539 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,461 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O16 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,271 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,423 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Semyon Puzyrevsky's chess games?
879 games by Semyon Puzyrevsky, from Dec 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 Semyon Puzyrevsky has played.
What does Semyon Puzyrevsky play on the first move as White?
Across 440 games with White in our database, Semyon Puzyrevsky opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Semyon Puzyrevsky answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Semyon Puzyrevsky play as White?
As White, Semyon Puzyrevsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 60.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (36 games, 69.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (28 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 441 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Semyon Puzyrevsky play as Black?
As Black, Semyon Puzyrevsky most often plays: Sicilian (67 games, 49.3% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Latvian Gambit (26 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 438 games.
What is Semyon Puzyrevsky's FIDE rating?
Semyon Puzyrevsky is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,389 in rapid and 2,469 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Semyon Puzyrevsky played?
Our database contains 879 games by Semyon Puzyrevsky, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 473 wins, 107 draws, 299 losses (53.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Semyon Puzyrevsky?
879 games by Semyon Puzyrevsky 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.