Prepare against Sergej Wassin
FM · Ukraine · World #8,488 classical · FIDE ID 14103494
Our database contains 341 games by Sergej Wassin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergej Wassin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergej Wassin 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 | 2,196 | 2,326 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,286 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 188 | 87 | 66 | 55.1% |
| As White | 178 | 105 | 46 | 27 | 59.0% |
| As Black | 163 | 83 | 41 | 39 | 50.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergej Wassin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergej Wassin's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 164 | 92.1% | 72.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 7.9% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 72.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Wassin usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Wassin usually continues c4 (79.8% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Wassin usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Wassin usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Wassin usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Wassin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 97.2% | 63.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 86.9% | 67.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 13.1% | 31.3% |
Sergej Wassin's chess games
All 341 games by Sergej Wassin 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: 188 wins, 87 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 45 | 29/8/8 | 64.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 13/6/2 | 61.9% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 16/7/5 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 23 | 14/4/5 | 60.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A33 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Leonid Kernazhitsky | 2,444 | ch-Kiev | B30 |
| Oct 2006 | Sergey Krylov | 2,393 | 11th IBCA Wch Blind | B90 |
| Sep 2003 | Piotr Dukaczewski | 2,355 | 3rd IBCA ch-EU Blind | B55 |
| Sep 2000 | Jaroslav Olsar | 2,350 | 11th IBCA-ol blind | B22 |
| Jun 2017 | Alexey Pakhomov | 2,350 | 15th IBCA Olympiad | E19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09th IBCA-ol blind | 1992 | 11 | 9 | 2,477 |
| ch-Kiev | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,469 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,458 |
| 2nd IBCA WorldCup | 1994 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,194 |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,168 |
| 1st IBCA ch-EU Blind | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,373 |
| 6th Kiev Independence Cup B | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergej Wassin's chess games?
341 games by Sergej Wassin, 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 Wassin has played.
What does Sergej Wassin play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Sergej Wassin opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergej Wassin answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Sergej Wassin play as White?
As White, Sergej Wassin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (45 games, 64.4% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergej Wassin play as Black?
As Black, Sergej Wassin most often plays: Benoni Defense (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 60.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Sergej Wassin's FIDE rating?
Sergej Wassin is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Sergej Wassin played?
Our database contains 341 games by Sergej Wassin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 87 draws, 66 losses (55.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergej Wassin?
341 games by Sergej Wassin 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.