Prepare against Sergey Makarichev
GM · Russia · World #460 classical · FIDE ID 4100468
Our database contains 824 games by Sergey Makarichev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Makarichev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Makarichev 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 | 2,519 | 2,520 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 824 | 267 | 439 | 117 | 32.4% |
| As White | 416 | 154 | 216 | 46 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 408 | 113 | 223 | 71 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Makarichev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Makarichev's side.
First moves as White (416 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 250 | 60.1% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 153 | 36.8% | 68.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 1.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.4% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Makarichev usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Makarichev usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Makarichev usually continues d4 (58.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Makarichev usually continues Nc3 (71.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Makarichev usually continues Nc3 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Makarichev usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 97 | 58.4% | 65.5% |
| e5 | 59 | 35.5% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 6.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 75.5% | 48.7% |
| e6 | 33 | 21.9% | 51.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Sergey Makarichev's chess games
All 824 games by Sergey Makarichev 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: 267 wins, 439 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 58 | 23/25/10 | 39.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 44 | 19/23/2 | 43.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 14/18/4 | 38.9% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 22 | 12/9/1 | 54.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 11/9/0 | 55.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 2/12/4 | 11.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/8/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 78 | 38/29/11 | 48.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 65 | 9/43/13 | 13.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 49 | 13/33/3 | 26.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 6/9/5 | 28.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 20 | 2/14/4 | 10.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 16 | 1/11/4 | 6.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Sergey Dolmatov | 2,615 | GMA Baleares Open | C43 |
| Dec 1980 | Vitaly Tseshkovsky | 2,595 | ch-URS48 Final | B52 |
| Jan 1990 | Yasser Seirawan | 2,595 | Reykjavik Open | C12 |
| Jan 1989 | Margeir Petursson | 2,590 | GMA Baleares Open | A28 |
| Jan 1995 | Ildar Ibragimov | 2,580 | 3rd chT-RUS | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URS48 Final | 1980 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,489 |
| ch-Moscow | 1981 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,575 |
| ch-URS 51 First League | 1983 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,467 |
| ch-URS46 Final | 1978 | 17 | 8 | 2,526 |
| ch-URS47 Final | 1979 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,570 |
| ch-URS47 First League | 1979 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,577 |
| ch-URS51 Semifinal | 1983 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,477 |
| ch-URS41 First League | 1973 | 17 | 6.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Makarichev's chess games?
824 games by Sergey Makarichev, 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 Makarichev has played.
What does Sergey Makarichev play on the first move as White?
Across 416 games with White in our database, Sergey Makarichev opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Makarichev answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Sergey Makarichev play as White?
As White, Sergey Makarichev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (58 games, 39.7% win rate); English Opening (44 games, 43.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 416 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Makarichev play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Makarichev most often plays: Sicilian (78 games, 48.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (65 games, 13.8% win rate); Petrov's Defense (49 games, 26.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 408 games.
What is Sergey Makarichev's FIDE rating?
Sergey Makarichev is currently rated 2,519 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,520 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Sergey Makarichev played?
Our database contains 824 games by Sergey Makarichev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 439 draws, 117 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Makarichev?
824 games by Sergey Makarichev 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.