Prepare against Sergei Khamitskiy
IM · Belarus · World #6,798 classical · FIDE ID 13503154
Our database contains 538 games by Sergei Khamitskiy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergei Khamitskiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergei Khamitskiy 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 | 2,229 | 2,426 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,290 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,312 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 538 | 253 | 172 | 113 | 47.0% |
| As White | 269 | 146 | 75 | 48 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 269 | 107 | 97 | 65 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergei Khamitskiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergei Khamitskiy's side.
First moves as White (269 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 262 | 97.4% | 68.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.6% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 68.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Khamitskiy usually continues c4 (68.1% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Khamitskiy usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Khamitskiy usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Khamitskiy usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Khamitskiy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Khamitskiy usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 125 | 94.0% | 58.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 77 | 83.7% | 57.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 13.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
Sergei Khamitskiy's chess games
All 538 games by Sergei Khamitskiy 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: 253 wins, 172 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 72 | 40/21/11 | 55.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 44 | 17/15/12 | 38.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 23/7/6 | 63.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 16/3/4 | 69.6% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 49 | 26/8/15 | 53.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 29 | 17/7/5 | 58.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| D22 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 5/11/4 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Oleg Gavryushin | 2,515 | Perm | A31 |
| Apr 2007 | Igor Mikhailovich Dolgov | 2,506 | Kishinev Primavara | B49 |
| Jul 2008 | Igor Smirnov | 2,504 | Gdansk Open | A57 |
| Apr 2005 | Sergey Pavlov | 2,449 | 3rd Nabokov Memorial | E90 |
| Dec 2008 | Virginijus Grabliauskas | 2,427 | Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrovskaya Ladya IM | 2008 | 20 | 9 | 2,228 |
| Bialystok Zamenhof Memorial | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,217 |
| Gdansk Open | 2009 | 18 | 12 | 2,339 |
| Serpukhov Lushki-B | 2004 | 17 | 13 | 2,465 |
| Kishinev Primavara | 2007 | 14 | 13 | 2,555 |
| Kishinev Victoriei Cup | 2007 | 14 | 13 | 2,502 |
| Moscow RGSU-B | 2006 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,408 |
| 4th Nabokov Memorial | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergei Khamitskiy's chess games?
538 games by Sergei Khamitskiy, 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 Sergei Khamitskiy has played.
What does Sergei Khamitskiy play on the first move as White?
Across 269 games with White in our database, Sergei Khamitskiy opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergei Khamitskiy answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sergei Khamitskiy play as White?
As White, Sergei Khamitskiy's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (72 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (36 games, 63.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 269 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergei Khamitskiy play as Black?
As Black, Sergei Khamitskiy most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (49 games, 53.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (29 games, 58.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 269 games.
What is Sergei Khamitskiy's FIDE rating?
Sergei Khamitskiy is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Sergei Khamitskiy played?
Our database contains 538 games by Sergei Khamitskiy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 253 wins, 172 draws, 113 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergei Khamitskiy?
538 games by Sergei Khamitskiy 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.