Prepare against Sergey Janovsky
GM · Russia · World #683 classical · FIDE ID 4102711
When preparing against Sergey Janovsky, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 279 games by Sergey Janovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Janovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Janovsky 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 | 2,489 | 2,496 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 86 | 120 | 73 | 30.8% |
| As White | 142 | 49 | 60 | 33 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 137 | 37 | 60 | 40 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Janovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Janovsky's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 97.9% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Janovsky usually continues c3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Janovsky usually continues d4 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Janovsky usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Janovsky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Janovsky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Janovsky usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 49.1% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 23 | 41.8% | 67.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 58.9% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 41.1% | 47.8% |
Sergey Janovsky's chess games
All 279 games by Sergey Janovsky 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: 86 wins, 120 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 43 | 14/17/12 | 32.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 7/11/8 | 26.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,679 | Kirishi Nesis Cup | B51 |
| Sep 1988 | Victor L Ivanov | 2,560 | 1st URS Club Cup | D20 |
| Jan 1992 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,555 | Voskresensk | B22 |
| Jan 1989 | Rustem Dautov | 2,535 | Sverdlovsk | B07 |
| Jan 1987 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,535 | ch-Moscow 65th | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werfen Open A | 1994 | 35 | 25 | 2,462 |
| Dortmund Open A | 1993 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,455 |
| ch-URS sf | 1988 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| Kecskemet1 | 1990 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,416 |
| Budapest Kasparov | 1991 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,428 |
| Sverdlovsk | 1989 | 13 | 7 | 2,465 |
| chT-Dortmunder Schachtage C 18th | 1990 | 11 | 9 | 2,619 |
| Moscow3 | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,403 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Janovsky's chess games?
279 games by Sergey Janovsky, 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 Janovsky has played.
What does Sergey Janovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Sergey Janovsky opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Janovsky answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Sergey Janovsky play as White?
As White, Sergey Janovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (43 games, 32.6% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Janovsky play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Janovsky most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Sergey Janovsky's FIDE rating?
Sergey Janovsky is currently rated 2,489 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,496 (May 2026).
How many games has Sergey Janovsky played?
Our database contains 279 games by Sergey Janovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 120 draws, 73 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Janovsky?
279 games by Sergey Janovsky 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.