Prepare against Sergey Alpatsky
Russia · World #89,056 classical · FIDE ID 34139190
When preparing against Sergey Alpatsky, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 62.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 117 games by Sergey Alpatsky, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Alpatsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Alpatsky 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 | 1,762 | 1,942 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,869 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 1,869 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 52 | 19 | 46 | 44.4% |
| As White | 59 | 33 | 11 | 15 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 58 | 19 | 8 | 31 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Alpatsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Alpatsky's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 52.5% | 58.1% |
| f4 | 17 | 28.8% | 70.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 11.9% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.8% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Alpatsky usually continues Nc3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Alpatsky usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Alpatsky usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 29% of White games, 70.6% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Alpatsky usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Alpatsky usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (6% of these games) — Alpatsky usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 40.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Sergey Alpatsky's chess games
All 117 games by Sergey Alpatsky in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 52 wins, 19 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Galja Lomakina | 2,107 | ch-Tambov Region FL | B23 |
| May 2016 | Artem Anfinogenov | 2,065 | ch-RUS IPCA | A42 |
| Oct 2014 | Alexander Suvorov | 1,976 | ch-Tambov Region FL | A03 |
| May 2015 | Maxim Marievsky | 1,964 | ch-RUS IPCA | B10 |
| Oct 2016 | Mariya Kutyanina | 1,951 | Tambov First League of Region | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2017 | 36 | 17 | 1,889 |
| ch-Tambov Region | 2019 | 27 | 17 | 1,868 |
| Tambov First League of Region | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,015 |
| Tambov Region-ch 1st League | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,902 |
| Tambov First league | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,951 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,575 |
| 5th Tambov Pavlyutin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 1 | 1,762 |
| ch-Tambov Region FL | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Alpatsky's chess games?
117 games by Sergey Alpatsky, from Nov 2012 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 Sergey Alpatsky has played.
What does Sergey Alpatsky play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Sergey Alpatsky opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.f4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Alpatsky answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Sergey Alpatsky play as White?
As White, Sergey Alpatsky's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Alpatsky play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Alpatsky most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Sergey Alpatsky's FIDE rating?
Sergey Alpatsky is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (May 2015).
How many games has Sergey Alpatsky played?
Our database contains 117 games by Sergey Alpatsky, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 19 draws, 46 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Alpatsky?
117 games by Sergey Alpatsky 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.