Prepare against Sergey G. Kalugin
GM · Russia · World #1,978 classical · FIDE ID 4128567
Our database contains 299 games by Sergey G. Kalugin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey G. Kalugin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey G. Kalugin 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 | 2,384 | 2,478 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,377 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,334 | 2,397 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 76 | 146 | 77 | 25.4% |
| As White | 152 | 43 | 72 | 37 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 147 | 33 | 74 | 40 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey G. Kalugin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey G. Kalugin's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 78.9% | 50.8% |
| d4 | 24 | 15.8% | 60.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kalugin usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kalugin usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kalugin usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kalugin usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kalugin usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kalugin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 67.1% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 16.4% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.8% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.8% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 41.1% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 16 | 28.6% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 16 | 28.6% | 59.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Sergey G. Kalugin's chess games
All 299 games by Sergey G. Kalugin 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: 76 wins, 146 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/8/0 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 29 | 7/11/11 | 24.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,627 | Titled Tue Early | B94 |
| Apr 2024 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,522 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Jun 2012 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,513 | 16th Voronezh Open | E70 |
| Feb 2008 | Dzhakay Dzhakaev | 2,510 | 4th Moscow Open A | B31 |
| Nov 2015 | Alexandr G Viktorov | 2,510 | Dubna | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 33 | 15 | 2,239 |
| chT2-RUS | 2018 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,382 |
| 2nd Alushta Summer | 2004 | 19 | 10 | 2,453 |
| Tula Efremenkov Memorial | 2004 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,465 |
| 1st Alushta Autumn | 2004 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,400 |
| 1st Alushta Summer | 2004 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,414 |
| Rilsk | 2017 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,433 |
| Dubna | 2015 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,566 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey G. Kalugin's chess games?
299 games by Sergey G. Kalugin, 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 G. Kalugin has played.
What does Sergey G. Kalugin play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Sergey G. Kalugin opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey G. Kalugin answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Sergey G. Kalugin play as White?
As White, Sergey G. Kalugin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey G. Kalugin play as Black?
As Black, Sergey G. Kalugin most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Sergey G. Kalugin's FIDE rating?
Sergey G. Kalugin is currently rated 2,384 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,334 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,478 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Sergey G. Kalugin played?
Our database contains 299 games by Sergey G. Kalugin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 146 draws, 77 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey G. Kalugin?
299 games by Sergey G. Kalugin 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.