Prepare against Sergei Krivenko
FM · Serbia · World #4,773 classical · FIDE ID 24124753
Our database contains 291 games by Sergei Krivenko, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergei Krivenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergei Krivenko 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 | 2,280 | 2,375 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,241 | 2,402 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,361 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 291 | 117 | 87 | 87 | 40.2% |
| As White | 153 | 67 | 50 | 36 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 138 | 50 | 37 | 51 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergei Krivenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergei Krivenko's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 63.4% | 57.2% |
| e4 | 36 | 23.5% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.9% | 72.2% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 57.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Krivenko usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 48.5% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 23 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 68.6% | 44.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 17.6% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.8% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.9% | 0.0% |
Sergei Krivenko's chess games
All 291 games by Sergei Krivenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 117 wins, 87 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D76 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Stanislav Novikov | 2,568 | Moscow Open C | B06 |
| Jul 2016 | Viacheslav V. Zakhartsov | 2,532 | 27th Pardubice Open Rapid | D17 |
| May 2020 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,467 | ch-EU Online 2300+ Final | D02 |
| Nov 2012 | Igor Yagupov | 2,465 | 20th Chigorin Memorial | B80 |
| Jun 2013 | Leonid Golovin | 2,455 | 17th Voronezh Open A | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Premier League | 2025 | 18 | 13 | 2,320 |
| chT-Moscow | 2015 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,438 |
| Moscow IM | 2011 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,446 |
| ch-Moscow sf | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,248 |
| RADNICKICHESS IM Oct | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,208 |
| Doroshkevich Memorial Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,130 |
| Moscow Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,290 |
| St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,303 |
Interactive opening tree from all 291 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergei Krivenko's chess games?
291 games by Sergei Krivenko, from Jan 2006 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 Krivenko has played.
What does Sergei Krivenko play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Sergei Krivenko opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergei Krivenko answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Sergei Krivenko play as White?
As White, Sergei Krivenko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergei Krivenko play as Black?
As Black, Sergei Krivenko most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Sergei Krivenko's FIDE rating?
Sergei Krivenko is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,241 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Sergei Krivenko played?
Our database contains 291 games by Sergei Krivenko, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 87 draws, 87 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergei Krivenko?
291 games by Sergei Krivenko 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.