Prepare against Sergey Lapitsky
Russia · World #105,123 classical · FIDE ID 24191523
When preparing against Sergey Lapitsky, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 61 games by Sergey Lapitsky, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Lapitsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Lapitsky 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 | 1,715 | 1,986 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,923 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,915 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 32.8% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Lapitsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Lapitsky's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 50.0% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 23.3% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Lapitsky usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Lapitsky usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Lapitsky usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Lapitsky usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Lapitsky usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Lapitsky usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 9 | 60.0% | 77.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Sergey Lapitsky's chess games
All 61 games by Sergey Lapitsky in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 20 wins, 21 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Miroslav Maksimovic | 2,109 | Belgrade Serbia Open | D13 |
| Jan 2011 | Mikhail Opanasenko | 2,103 | St Petersburg Blockade Open | B01 |
| Jul 2023 | Stefan Janjic | 2,097 | Belgrade Serbia Open | C01 |
| Jan 2011 | Mark Menovshchikov | 2,006 | St Petersburg Blockade Open | A48 |
| Jan 2011 | Aleksey Penkov | 1,957 | St Petersburg Blockade Open | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Blockade Open | 2013 | 27 | 13.5 | 1,861 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 16 | 8 | 1,743 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,025 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Lapitsky's chess games?
61 games by Sergey Lapitsky, from Mar 2011 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 Lapitsky has played.
What does Sergey Lapitsky play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Sergey Lapitsky opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Lapitsky answers 1...Nc6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games).
What openings does Sergey Lapitsky play as White?
As White, Sergey Lapitsky's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Lapitsky play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Lapitsky most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Sergey Lapitsky's FIDE rating?
Sergey Lapitsky is currently rated 1,715 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Sergey Lapitsky played?
Our database contains 61 games by Sergey Lapitsky, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 21 draws, 20 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Lapitsky?
61 games by Sergey Lapitsky 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.