Prepare against Sergey Noritsyn
FM · Canada · World #5,907 classical · FIDE ID 2616408
Our database contains 267 games by Sergey Noritsyn, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Noritsyn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Noritsyn 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 | 2,250 | 2,298 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,053 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 267 | 126 | 37 | 104 | 47.2% |
| As White | 134 | 67 | 24 | 43 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 133 | 59 | 13 | 61 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Noritsyn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Noritsyn's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 88.8% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 10 | 7.5% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Noritsyn usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Noritsyn usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Noritsyn usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Noritsyn usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Noritsyn usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Noritsyn usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 55.8% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 24 | 31.2% | 52.1% |
| b6 | 8 | 10.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 69.7% | 32.6% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 30.3% | 85.0% |
Sergey Noritsyn's chess games
All 267 games by Sergey Noritsyn in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Aug 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: 126 wins, 37 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 42 | 20/10/12 | 47.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,793 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Apr 2017 | Dariusz Swiercz | 2,649 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Mar 2017 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,531 | Titled Tue | C47 |
| Mar 2017 | Alexander Moskalenko | 2,500 | Titled Tue | D20 |
| Feb 2025 | Razvan Preotu | 2,483 | Hart House Crown | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2017 | 51 | 19.5 | 2,219 |
| Aurora Spring Open | 2018 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,032 |
| Aurora Fall Open | 2017 | 18 | 7 | 1,968 |
| Wch U14 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,178 |
| Wch U12 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,059 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,407 |
| Aurora Summer Open | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,181 |
| Canada zt | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Noritsyn's chess games?
267 games by Sergey Noritsyn, from Jul 2012 to Aug 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 Noritsyn has played.
What does Sergey Noritsyn play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Sergey Noritsyn opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Noritsyn answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Sergey Noritsyn play as White?
As White, Sergey Noritsyn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Noritsyn play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Noritsyn most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Sergey Noritsyn's FIDE rating?
Sergey Noritsyn is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Sergey Noritsyn played?
Our database contains 267 games by Sergey Noritsyn, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 37 draws, 104 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Noritsyn?
267 games by Sergey Noritsyn 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.