Prepare against Sergey Maznov
Russia · World #55,221 classical · FIDE ID 4193350
Our database contains 55 games by Sergey Maznov, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Maznov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Maznov 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 | 1,873 | 2,194 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 2,057 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 2,057 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 10 | 26 | 34.5% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Maznov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Maznov's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 92.3% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Maznov usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Maznov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Maznov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Maznov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Sergey Maznov's chess games
All 55 games by Sergey Maznov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A91 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Valentin Bobrov | 2,230 | 4th Moscow Open B | C10 |
| Jun 2006 | Elizaveta Borisova | 2,214 | St Petersburg White Nights Open | A45 |
| Feb 2008 | Anton D Solovyov | 2,212 | 4th Moscow Open B | D02 |
| Oct 2005 | Konstantin L Gumirov | 2,201 | 13th Chigorin Memorial | A41 |
| Jun 2006 | Yury Nikolaev | 2,110 | St Petersburg White Nights Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2006 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,096 |
| 7th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,976 |
| 13th Chigorin Memorial | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| 6th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| 4th Moscow Open B | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| Malaya Zemlya Blitz Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,099 |
| Uljanovsk Open | 2003 | 1 | 1 | 2,499 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Maznov's chess games?
55 games by Sergey Maznov, from Oct 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 Maznov has played.
What does Sergey Maznov play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Sergey Maznov opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.e3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Maznov answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Sergey Maznov play as White?
As White, Sergey Maznov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Maznov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Maznov most often plays: French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Sergey Maznov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Maznov is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Sergey Maznov played?
Our database contains 55 games by Sergey Maznov, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Maznov?
55 games by Sergey Maznov 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.