Prepare against Sergejs Gromovs
FM · Italy · World #14,248 classical · FIDE ID 811394
Our database contains 853 games by Sergejs Gromovs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergejs Gromovs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergejs Gromovs 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 | 2,113 | 2,387 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,379 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,245 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 853 | 470 | 161 | 222 | 55.1% |
| As White | 421 | 264 | 74 | 83 | 62.7% |
| As Black | 432 | 206 | 87 | 139 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergejs Gromovs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergejs Gromovs's side.
First moves as White (421 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 393 | 93.3% | 73.5% |
| e4 | 19 | 4.5% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.2% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 73.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gromovs usually continues Nf3 (79.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Gromovs usually continues c4 (72.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gromovs usually continues e4 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Gromovs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Gromovs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Gromovs usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 140 | 60.9% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 65 | 28.3% | 68.5% |
| e5 | 17 | 7.4% | 32.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.2% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 38.7% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 43 | 34.7% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 13 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 11 | 8.9% | 27.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.2% | 87.5% |
Sergejs Gromovs's chess games
All 853 games by Sergejs Gromovs 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: 470 wins, 161 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 68 | 47/11/10 | 69.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 67 | 41/19/7 | 61.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 27/5/8 | 67.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 24/5/5 | 70.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31 | 20/6/5 | 64.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 22 | 14/2/6 | 63.6% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 12/1/0 | 92.3% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 68 | 38/14/16 | 55.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 21/7/15 | 48.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 36 | 16/6/14 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 15/1/8 | 62.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 13/1/3 | 76.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,498 | 5th Carignano Mo Memorial | E11 |
| Jul 2011 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,492 | 18th Campobasso Open | E12 |
| Jan 2013 | Anna Zatonskih | 2,491 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | E69 |
| Sep 2011 | Axel Rombaldoni | 2,487 | 9th Amantea Open A | B90 |
| Feb 2011 | Hrair Simonian | 2,475 | 1st Cento Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genova Ducale Open | 2004 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,195 |
| Salsomaggiore Terme Open | 2006 | 12 | 8 | 2,282 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,464 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,238 |
| 2nd Falconara Marittima Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,222 |
| 1st Cento Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,350 |
| 3rd Laconi Perla del Sarcidano Open | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,161 |
| 29th Isola d'Elba Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergejs Gromovs's chess games?
853 games by Sergejs Gromovs, 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 Sergejs Gromovs has played.
What does Sergejs Gromovs play on the first move as White?
Across 421 games with White in our database, Sergejs Gromovs opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergejs Gromovs answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Sergejs Gromovs play as White?
As White, Sergejs Gromovs's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (68 games, 69.1% win rate); Slav Defense (67 games, 61.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (40 games, 67.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 421 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergejs Gromovs play as Black?
As Black, Sergejs Gromovs most often plays: Pirc Defense (68 games, 55.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 48.8% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 432 games.
What is Sergejs Gromovs's FIDE rating?
Sergejs Gromovs is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Sergejs Gromovs played?
Our database contains 853 games by Sergejs Gromovs, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 470 wins, 161 draws, 222 losses (55.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergejs Gromovs?
853 games by Sergejs Gromovs 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.