Prepare against Sergey Emelianov
Russia · World #7,469 classical · FIDE ID 4128281
Our database contains 58 games by Sergey Emelianov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Emelianov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Emelianov 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 | 2,215 | 2,289 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,274 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,230 | 2,274 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 25.9% |
| As White | 31 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Emelianov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Emelianov's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 51.6% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 14 | 45.2% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Emelianov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Emelianov usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Emelianov usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Emelianov usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Emelianov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Sergey Emelianov's chess games
All 58 games by Sergey Emelianov 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: 15 wins, 21 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Dmitry Kryakvin | 2,420 | Maikop Open | C55 |
| Jan 2002 | Nukh Khagurov | 2,249 | ch-RUS 1/2 fin | B06 |
| Jan 2002 | SI. Ovsjuchenko | 2,199 | ch-RUS 1/2 fin | A16 |
| Oct 2008 | M. Litvishko | 2,188 | ch-Krasnodar Region Open | A30 |
| Jan 2002 | Sergey Chunihin | 2,080 | ch-RUS 1/2 fin | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarkisov Memorial Open | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,317 |
| ch-RUS 1/2 fin | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,313 |
| Maikop Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,357 |
| ch-Krasnodar Region Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,182 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1999 | 7 | 2 | 2,178 |
| Novorossiysk Open | 1996 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,490 |
| Slaviansk na Kubani Open | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 2,562 |
| Krasnodar Stepanov Memorial Open | 2001 | 2 | 1 | 2,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Emelianov's chess games?
58 games by Sergey Emelianov, 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 Emelianov has played.
What does Sergey Emelianov play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Sergey Emelianov opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Emelianov answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sergey Emelianov play as White?
As White, Sergey Emelianov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Emelianov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Emelianov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Sergey Emelianov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Emelianov is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,230 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Sergey Emelianov played?
Our database contains 58 games by Sergey Emelianov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 21 draws, 22 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Emelianov?
58 games by Sergey Emelianov 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.