Prepare against Sergei Samarin
Russia · World #73,789 classical · FIDE ID 4175662
When preparing against Sergei Samarin, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Sergei Samarin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergei Samarin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergei Samarin 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 | 1,809 | 2,202 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 2,058 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,056 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 41 | 11 | 37 | 46.1% |
| As White | 44 | 24 | 6 | 14 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 17 | 5 | 23 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergei Samarin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergei Samarin's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Samarin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Samarin usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Samarin usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Samarin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Samarin usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 34.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Sergei Samarin's chess games
All 89 games by Sergei Samarin 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: 41 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Sergey Kiselev | 2,434 | ch-Dimitrovgrad | A31 |
| Sep 2007 | Sergei Bondarchuk | 2,322 | ch-Irkutsk City | B12 |
| Feb 2017 | Alexander Shelk | 2,309 | ch-Irkutsk | A56 |
| Jan 2009 | E. Grigoriev | 2,235 | ch-Dimitrovgrad | C36 |
| Jul 2009 | Viktor Danchinov | 2,204 | 3rd Irkutsk Ermolaev Memorial | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Irkutsk Ermolaev Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| ch-Dimitrovgrad | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,317 |
| ch-Irkutsk | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,043 |
| 5th Irkutsk Ermolaev Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,952 |
| Irkutsk Veda Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-Irkutsk Region sf3 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-Irkutsk Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| ch-Irkutsk final Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergei Samarin's chess games?
89 games by Sergei Samarin, 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 Samarin has played.
What does Sergei Samarin play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Sergei Samarin opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergei Samarin answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sergei Samarin play as White?
As White, Sergei Samarin's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergei Samarin play as Black?
As Black, Sergei Samarin most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Sergei Samarin's FIDE rating?
Sergei Samarin is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Sergei Samarin played?
Our database contains 89 games by Sergei Samarin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergei Samarin?
89 games by Sergei Samarin 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.