Prepare against Sergey Birjukov
FM · Russia · World #50,536 classical · FIDE ID 4106555
Our database contains 334 games by Sergey Birjukov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Birjukov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Birjukov 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 | 1,891 | 2,325 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 2,158 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,148 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 334 | 152 | 77 | 105 | 45.5% |
| As White | 164 | 76 | 36 | 52 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 170 | 76 | 41 | 53 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 98.2% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Birjukov usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Birjukov usually continues c4 (73.2% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Birjukov usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Birjukov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Birjukov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 80 | 90.9% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 23.2% | 69.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Sergey Birjukov's chess games
All 334 games by Sergey Birjukov 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: 152 wins, 77 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 35 | 19/6/10 | 54.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A48 | London System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E08 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Olli Salmensuu | 2,449 | Imatra We ImSh 48 | D02 |
| Jun 2021 | David Gochelashvili | 2,411 | Sochi Lobanov Memorial | A48 |
| Jan 1998 | Marko Manninen | 2,365 | Mikkeli We MikkSK Open | A48 |
| Oct 2005 | Alexey Alexeev | 2,356 | 5th Alushta Autumn | C02 |
| Jan 1992 | Kari Juhani Sorri | 2,340 | Salo We SalSK Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anapa Open | 2009 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,221 |
| 5th Alushta Autumn | 2005 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,179 |
| Moscow | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| Golubitskaya Rating | 2008 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,376 |
| Azovskie Zori Rating | 2008 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,415 |
| Mikkeli We MikkSK Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,411 |
| Riazan Open | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| Kerch Panticapaeum Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Birjukov's chess games?
334 games by Sergey Birjukov, 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 Sergey Birjukov has played.
What does Sergey Birjukov play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Sergey Birjukov opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Birjukov answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Sergey Birjukov play as White?
As White, Sergey Birjukov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (35 games, 54.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Birjukov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Birjukov most often plays: French: Classical Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is Sergey Birjukov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Birjukov is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Sergey Birjukov played?
Our database contains 334 games by Sergey Birjukov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 77 draws, 105 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Birjukov?
334 games by Sergey Birjukov 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.