Prepare against Sergej Berezjuk
IM · Czechia · World #2,904 classical · FIDE ID 312614
When preparing against Sergej Berezjuk, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 9.7% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,034 games by Sergej Berezjuk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergej Berezjuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergej Berezjuk 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 | 2,342 | 2,445 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,421 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,319 | 2,379 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,034 | 422 | 403 | 208 | 40.8% |
| As White | 526 | 224 | 224 | 77 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 508 | 198 | 179 | 131 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergej Berezjuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergej Berezjuk's side.
First moves as White (526 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 347 | 66.0% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 102 | 19.4% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 8.2% | 69.8% |
| c4 | 17 | 3.2% | 55.9% |
| b3 | 15 | 2.9% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Berezjuk usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Berezjuk usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Berezjuk usually continues d4 (55.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Berezjuk usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Berezjuk usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Berezjuk usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 117 | 45.2% | 60.3% |
| e5 | 97 | 37.5% | 57.2% |
| d6 | 27 | 10.4% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 10 | 3.9% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 58.7% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 44 | 26.3% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 11 | 6.6% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.6% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Sergej Berezjuk's chess games
All 1,034 games by Sergej Berezjuk 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: 422 wins, 403 draws, 208 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 61 | 24/28/9 | 39.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 34 | 10/17/7 | 29.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 12/11/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 12/5/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 15 | 6/9/0 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 69 | 31/24/14 | 44.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 44 | 22/16/6 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 31 | 3/10/18 | 9.7% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 4/9/3 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Jan Markos | 2,557 | chT-SVK 0809 | B32 |
| Jun 2014 | Gyula Pap | 2,557 | 9th Teplice Open | C11 |
| Jul 2000 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,546 | Pardubice KB Open | C13 |
| Jul 1999 | Jiri Stocek | 2,532 | Pardubice KB Open | B57 |
| Jan 1993 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,530 | ch-BLR | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2018 | 80 | 57 | 2,392 |
| Olomouc Open | 2003 | 26 | 19 | 2,474 |
| ch-CZE | 2003 | 22 | 11 | 2,461 |
| Litomysl Open | 1996 | 19 | 12 | 2,359 |
| ch-SVK Open | 2000 | 18 | 10 | 2,384 |
| Bratislava Open | 1993 | 18 | 11 | 2,367 |
| Frydek Mistek Open | 1996 | 17 | 10 | 2,431 |
| Frydek Mistek Open A | 1997 | 16 | 9 | 2,393 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Richard Biolek (11 games) · Serguei Vesselovsky (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergej Berezjuk's chess games?
1,034 games by Sergej Berezjuk, 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 Sergej Berezjuk has played.
What does Sergej Berezjuk play on the first move as White?
Across 526 games with White in our database, Sergej Berezjuk opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergej Berezjuk answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sergej Berezjuk play as White?
As White, Sergej Berezjuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 526 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergej Berezjuk play as Black?
As Black, Sergej Berezjuk most often plays: Sicilian (69 games, 44.9% win rate); Indian Defense (44 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 9.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 508 games.
What is Sergej Berezjuk's FIDE rating?
Sergej Berezjuk is currently rated 2,342 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,319 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Sergej Berezjuk played?
Our database contains 1,034 games by Sergej Berezjuk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 422 wins, 403 draws, 208 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergej Berezjuk?
1,034 games by Sergej Berezjuk 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.