Prepare against Sergey Klobukov
Russia · World #143,040 classical · FIDE ID 4198069
When preparing against Sergey Klobukov, expect 1.Nf3 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 156 games by Sergey Klobukov, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Klobukov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Klobukov 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 | 1,612 | 2,124 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,631 | 1,699 | Nov 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,730 | 1,778 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 48 | 35 | 73 | 30.8% |
| As White | 77 | 32 | 19 | 26 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 79 | 16 | 16 | 47 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Klobukov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Klobukov's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 53 | 68.8% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 15 | 19.5% | 36.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.8% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 59.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Klobukov usually continues b3 (71.1% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Klobukov usually continues b3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Klobukov usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Klobukov usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Klobukov usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Klobukov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 76.3% | 31.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.2% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 92.9% | 36.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Sergey Klobukov's chess games
All 156 games by Sergey Klobukov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 48 wins, 35 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 2/2/14 | 11.1% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Aleksandr Esipenko | 2,156 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | A03 |
| Mar 2007 | Anton Torshin | 2,132 | St Petersburg Zak Memorial | A06 |
| Nov 2006 | Andrey Kuznetsov | 2,123 | St Petersburg Autumn Open | A05 |
| Jun 2007 | Ekaterina Egorova | 2,119 | St Petersburg White Nights Open | B92 |
| May 2008 | Evgeny Kopasov | 2,080 | St Petersburg Mai Open | E19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2012 | 27 | 10 | 1,838 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 15 | 6 | 1,466 |
| St Petersburg Autumn Open | 2011 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,044 |
| St Petersburg Spring Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,953 |
| St Petersburg June Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
| St Petersburg White Nights CYSS Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-St Petersburg qual | 2006 | 9 | 3 | 1,935 |
| St Petersburg Mai Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Klobukov's chess games?
156 games by Sergey Klobukov, from Apr 2004 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 Klobukov has played.
What does Sergey Klobukov play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Sergey Klobukov opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Klobukov answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sergey Klobukov play as White?
As White, Sergey Klobukov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Klobukov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Klobukov most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Sergey Klobukov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Klobukov is currently rated 1,612 in classical chess, 1,631 in rapid and 1,730 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Sergey Klobukov played?
Our database contains 156 games by Sergey Klobukov, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 35 draws, 73 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Klobukov?
156 games by Sergey Klobukov 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.