Prepare against Sergei Azarov
GM · FIDE · World #367 classical · FIDE ID 13501470
When preparing against Sergei Azarov, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 29.3% over 123 games.
Our database contains 2,362 games by Sergei Azarov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergei Azarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergei Azarov 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 | 2,538 | 2,667 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,559 | 2,672 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,480 | 2,642 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,362 | 1,057 | 828 | 477 | 44.8% |
| As White | 1,190 | 615 | 385 | 190 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 1,172 | 442 | 443 | 287 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergei Azarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergei Azarov's side.
First moves as White (1,190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,180 | 99.2% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Azarov usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Azarov usually continues Nf3 (69.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Azarov usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Azarov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Azarov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Azarov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (528 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 358 | 67.8% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 158 | 29.9% | 65.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 2.3% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (431 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 268 | 62.2% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 119 | 27.6% | 53.8% |
| f5 | 44 | 10.2% | 61.4% |
Sergei Azarov's chess games
All 2,362 games by Sergei Azarov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,057 wins, 828 draws, 477 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 165 | 86/46/33 | 52.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 148 | 74/56/18 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 147 | 73/50/24 | 49.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 78 | 44/30/4 | 56.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 58 | 24/25/9 | 41.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 54 | 32/12/10 | 59.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 46 | 22/14/10 | 47.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 39 | 22/10/7 | 56.4% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 39 | 19/10/10 | 48.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 33 | 19/12/2 | 57.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 123 | 36/50/37 | 29.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 84 | 25/43/16 | 29.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 81 | 28/44/9 | 34.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 63 | 26/25/12 | 41.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 50 | 26/10/14 | 52.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 48 | 25/15/8 | 52.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 43 | 21/14/8 | 48.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 41 | 12/17/12 | 29.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 40 | 13/15/12 | 32.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 37 | 12/13/12 | 32.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Wesley So | 2,765 | PRO League Stage | B85 |
| Feb 2019 | David Navara | 2,740 | chT-CZE 1819 | B94 |
| May 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,739 | ChessKid Cup Play In | C84 |
| May 2023 | Yangyi Yu | 2,729 | ChessKid Cup Play In | C80 |
| Dec 2010 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,726 | chT-CZE 1011 | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 298 | 190.5 | 2,505 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 67 | 36.5 | 2,584 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2015 | 44 | 34 | 2,565 |
| ch-BLR | 2008 | 42 | 28 | 2,559 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 22 | 15 | 2,514 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 22 | 15 | 2,433 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2007 | 21 | 9 | 2,541 |
| ACP Blitz | 2006 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,675 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Navara (14 games) · Aleksey Dreev (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergei Azarov's chess games?
2,362 games by Sergei Azarov, from Apr 2003 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 Sergei Azarov has played.
What does Sergei Azarov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,190 games with White in our database, Sergei Azarov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergei Azarov answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Sergei Azarov play as White?
As White, Sergei Azarov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (165 games, 52.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (148 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (147 games, 49.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergei Azarov play as Black?
As Black, Sergei Azarov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (123 games, 29.3% win rate); Indian Defense (84 games, 29.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (81 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,172 games.
What is Sergei Azarov's FIDE rating?
Sergei Azarov is currently rated 2,538 in classical chess, 2,559 in rapid and 2,480 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,667 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Sergei Azarov played?
Our database contains 2,362 games by Sergei Azarov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,057 wins, 828 draws, 477 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergei Azarov?
2,362 games by Sergei Azarov 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.