Prepare against Sergejs Klimakovs
FM · LVA · World #3,210 classical · FIDE ID 11602066
Our database contains 205 games by Sergejs Klimakovs, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergejs Klimakovs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergejs Klimakovs 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 | 2,330 | 2,339 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,350 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,142 | 2,361 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 79 | 40 | 86 | 38.5% |
| As White | 100 | 45 | 19 | 36 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 105 | 34 | 21 | 50 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergejs Klimakovs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergejs Klimakovs's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 84.0% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.0% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Klimakovs usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Klimakovs usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Klimakovs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Klimakovs usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Klimakovs usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Klimakovs usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 78.7% | 39.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 21.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 66.7% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Sergejs Klimakovs's chess games
All 205 games by Sergejs Klimakovs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 79 wins, 40 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Arturs Neiksans | 2,599 | ch-LAT | D30 |
| Feb 2018 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,594 | PRO League Stage | B67 |
| Apr 2021 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,544 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | C45 |
| Dec 2005 | Maxim Novik | 2,490 | 123rd Champions Challenge | A40 |
| May 2025 | Tor Fredrik Kaasen | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LAT | 2022 | 37 | 18 | 2,255 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,335 |
| chT-LAT | 2019 | 14 | 13 | 2,264 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,327 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,314 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,371 |
| Ilyumzhinov Cup | 2006 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergejs Klimakovs's chess games?
205 games by Sergejs Klimakovs, from Apr 2003 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 Sergejs Klimakovs has played.
What does Sergejs Klimakovs play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Sergejs Klimakovs opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergejs Klimakovs answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sergejs Klimakovs play as White?
As White, Sergejs Klimakovs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergejs Klimakovs play as Black?
As Black, Sergejs Klimakovs most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Sergejs Klimakovs's FIDE rating?
Sergejs Klimakovs is currently rated 2,330 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,142 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Sergejs Klimakovs played?
Our database contains 205 games by Sergejs Klimakovs, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 40 draws, 86 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergejs Klimakovs?
205 games by Sergejs Klimakovs 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.