Prepare against Sergei Volkov
FM · Russia · World #8,049 classical · FIDE ID 4176588
Our database contains 575 games by Sergei Volkov, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergei Volkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergei Volkov 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 | 2,204 | 2,356 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,432 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,422 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 575 | 256 | 119 | 200 | 44.5% |
| As White | 293 | 136 | 62 | 95 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 282 | 120 | 57 | 105 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergei Volkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergei Volkov's side.
First moves as White (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 163 | 55.6% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 63 | 21.5% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 51 | 17.4% | 49.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Volkov usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Volkov usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Volkov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Volkov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Volkov usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Volkov usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 43.3% | 64.4% |
| e6 | 20 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 17 | 14.2% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 14 | 11.7% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 7.5% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.2% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 49.5% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 39 | 36.4% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 12 | 11.2% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Sergei Volkov's chess games
All 575 games by Sergei Volkov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 256 wins, 119 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 42 | 19/12/11 | 45.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 37 | 14/9/14 | 37.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 9/3/14 | 34.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 10/3/12 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 12/1/8 | 57.1% |
| D00 | London System | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,641 | Titled Tue | C56 |
| May 2015 | Daniel Fridman | 2,637 | Titled Tue | A60 |
| Sep 2024 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,637 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| May 2019 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,635 | Titled Tue | D15 |
| Dec 2014 | Bassem Amin | 2,634 | Titled Tue | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 296 | 140.5 | 2,321 |
| Dmitrov Open | 2012 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,054 |
| ch-Ukhta | 2010 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,990 |
| Orsha | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| Gelendzhik Rapid Open | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,909 |
| Ukhta | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,057 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,249 |
| 8th Peterhof Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergei Volkov's chess games?
575 games by Sergei Volkov, from Apr 2005 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 Volkov has played.
What does Sergei Volkov play on the first move as White?
Across 293 games with White in our database, Sergei Volkov opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergei Volkov answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sergei Volkov play as White?
As White, Sergei Volkov's most-played openings in our database are: London System (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 293 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergei Volkov play as Black?
As Black, Sergei Volkov most often plays: Slav Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Modern Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 282 games.
What is Sergei Volkov's FIDE rating?
Sergei Volkov is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,356 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Sergei Volkov played?
Our database contains 575 games by Sergei Volkov, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 256 wins, 119 draws, 200 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergei Volkov?
575 games by Sergei Volkov 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.