Prepare against Sergei Kharitonov
CM · France · World #20,999 classical · FIDE ID 4129750
When preparing against Sergei Kharitonov, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 458 games by Sergei Kharitonov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sergei Kharitonov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergei Kharitonov 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 | 2,049 | 2,213 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,159 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,107 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 458 | 115 | 43 | 300 | 25.1% |
| As White | 232 | 69 | 16 | 147 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 226 | 46 | 27 | 153 | 20.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergei Kharitonov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergei Kharitonov's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 230 | 99.1% | 33.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 33.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kharitonov usually continues Nf3 (35.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kharitonov usually continues Nf3 (23.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kharitonov usually continues Nf3 (23.5% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kharitonov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 99.1% | 29.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 66 | 97.1% | 28.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Sergei Kharitonov's chess games
All 458 games by Sergei Kharitonov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 115 wins, 43 draws, 300 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 33 | 11/2/20 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 9/2/20 | 29.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 11/6/30 | 23.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 23 | 4/1/18 | 17.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 0/0/9 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Kamel Njili | 2,414 | Titled Tue Late | B72 |
| Jun 2015 | Stefan Kuipers | 2,409 | 7th Porto Mannu Open | B90 |
| Feb 2026 | Nikolaos Spyropoulos | 2,379 | Titled Tue | B21 |
| Jun 1997 | Alexander V Zakharov | 2,375 | RUS-Cup9 | C01 |
| Nov 1997 | Anatolij Bets | 2,350 | RUS-Cup01 Chigorin Memorial | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 179 | 46.5 | 1,927 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 118 | 29.5 | 1,941 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 2 | 1,825 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 2,016 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 1 | 1,780 |
| 7th Chigorin Memorial | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,260 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,220 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dimitrios Vazelakis (10 games)
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Where can I find Sergei Kharitonov's chess games?
458 games by Sergei Kharitonov, from Apr 2003 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 Sergei Kharitonov has played.
What does Sergei Kharitonov play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Sergei Kharitonov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nc3 (0% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergei Kharitonov answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sergei Kharitonov play as White?
As White, Sergei Kharitonov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergei Kharitonov play as Black?
As Black, Sergei Kharitonov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 23.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Sergei Kharitonov's FIDE rating?
Sergei Kharitonov is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Sergei Kharitonov played?
Our database contains 458 games by Sergei Kharitonov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 43 draws, 300 losses (25.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergei Kharitonov?
458 games by Sergei Kharitonov 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.