Prepare against Sergej Jalanskij
Lithuania · World #38,934 classical · FIDE ID 12807400
When preparing against Sergej Jalanskij, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (88%).
Our database contains 43 games by Sergej Jalanskij, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergej Jalanskij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergej Jalanskij 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 | 1,940 | 2,033 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,020 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,054 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 39.5% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergej Jalanskij's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergej Jalanskij's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Jalanskij usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Jalanskij usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Jalanskij usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 92.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Sergej Jalanskij's chess games
All 43 games by Sergej Jalanskij in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 17 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Mikhail Hodzdanker | 2,050 | Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open B | A36 |
| Nov 2011 | Vaidotas Valantiejus | 1,948 | Vilnius Open | B53 |
| Nov 2011 | Alexis Duenas | 1,915 | Vilnius Open | C99 |
| Apr 2023 | Matas Arunas Povilaitis | 1,904 | ch-LTU sf | B31 |
| Nov 2011 | Leonid Maltsev | 1,899 | Vilnius Open | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LTU sf | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,902 |
| Vilnius Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,062 |
| ch-Vilnius City | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 1,815 |
| Vilnius Zavanelli Memorial Open B | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| Vilnius weekend Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,107 |
| Vilnius Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,797 |
| Vilnius Panorama Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,721 |
| Vilnius Open B | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,810 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergej Jalanskij's chess games?
43 games by Sergej Jalanskij, from Jan 2012 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 Sergej Jalanskij has played.
What does Sergej Jalanskij play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Sergej Jalanskij opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergej Jalanskij answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Sergej Jalanskij play as White?
As White, Sergej Jalanskij's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergej Jalanskij play as Black?
As Black, Sergej Jalanskij most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Sergej Jalanskij's FIDE rating?
Sergej Jalanskij is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Sergej Jalanskij played?
Our database contains 43 games by Sergej Jalanskij, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 14 draws, 12 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergej Jalanskij?
43 games by Sergej Jalanskij 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.