Prepare against Sergej Pokhlebin
Russia · World #103,023 classical · FIDE ID 4181891
When preparing against Sergej Pokhlebin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%).
Our database contains 124 games by Sergej Pokhlebin, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergej Pokhlebin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergej Pokhlebin 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 | 1,747 | 2,109 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,709 | 2,074 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,736 | 1,990 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 49 | 9 | 66 | 39.5% |
| As White | 57 | 23 | 6 | 28 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 26 | 3 | 38 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergej Pokhlebin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergej Pokhlebin's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 100.0% | 45.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Pokhlebin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pokhlebin usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pokhlebin usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 91.4% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 65.0% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Sergej Pokhlebin's chess games
All 124 games by Sergej Pokhlebin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 49 wins, 9 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Anton Volkov | 2,268 | Vladimir Open B | D00 |
| May 2011 | Juri Rumjantsev | 2,196 | Moscow Victory Day Open | C47 |
| Feb 2012 | Nikita Kalinin | 2,194 | ch-Moscow sf | B77 |
| Mar 2007 | Vladimir Titievsky | 2,184 | ch-Moscow Open sf | B94 |
| Feb 2009 | German Sangadzhiev | 2,180 | Moscow Open B | D50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Moscow sf | 2012 | 11 | 2 | 2,006 |
| Moscow Open B | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,883 |
| 19th Voronezh Open B | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,876 |
| Moscow June Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| Vladimir Open B | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,185 |
| 20th Voronezh Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,948 |
| 22nd Voronezh Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,815 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergej Pokhlebin's chess games?
124 games by Sergej Pokhlebin, from Jan 2004 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 Pokhlebin has played.
What does Sergej Pokhlebin play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Sergej Pokhlebin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergej Pokhlebin answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Sergej Pokhlebin play as White?
As White, Sergej Pokhlebin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergej Pokhlebin play as Black?
As Black, Sergej Pokhlebin most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Sergej Pokhlebin's FIDE rating?
Sergej Pokhlebin is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,709 in rapid and 1,736 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Sergej Pokhlebin played?
Our database contains 124 games by Sergej Pokhlebin, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 9 draws, 66 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergej Pokhlebin?
124 games by Sergej Pokhlebin 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.