Prepare against Sergey Pogorelskikh
FM · Serbia · World #10,492 classical · FIDE ID 4187024
Our database contains 360 games by Sergey Pogorelskikh, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Pogorelskikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Pogorelskikh 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 | 2,162 | 2,312 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,255 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,272 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 126 | 97 | 137 | 35.0% |
| As White | 178 | 64 | 50 | 64 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 182 | 62 | 47 | 73 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Pogorelskikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Pogorelskikh's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 162 | 91.0% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.8% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues d4 (44.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 53.3% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 18.7% | 46.4% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 17.3% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 75.0% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 16.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Sergey Pogorelskikh's chess games
All 360 games by Sergey Pogorelskikh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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, 97 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/6/15 | 27.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,659 | Skolkovo Russian Rapid GP | A16 |
| Oct 2017 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,503 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | C60 |
| Oct 2015 | Evgenij Kalegin | 2,444 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | B50 |
| May 2024 | Mihajlo Radovanovic | 2,442 | 10th Gligoric Cup | A06 |
| Sep 2018 | Maksim Samusenko | 2,442 | 40th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Samara Region | 2012 | 18 | 7 | 2,162 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| chT2-RUS | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
| Samara | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,339 |
| 5th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| 6th Sochi Amateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,381 |
| 1st Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,015 |
| ch-SRB Semi-Final 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Pogorelskikh's chess games?
360 games by Sergey Pogorelskikh, from Jul 2003 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 Pogorelskikh has played.
What does Sergey Pogorelskikh play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Sergey Pogorelskikh opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Pogorelskikh answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sergey Pogorelskikh play as White?
As White, Sergey Pogorelskikh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Pogorelskikh play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Pogorelskikh most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Sergey Pogorelskikh's FIDE rating?
Sergey Pogorelskikh is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Sergey Pogorelskikh played?
Our database contains 360 games by Sergey Pogorelskikh, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 97 draws, 137 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Pogorelskikh?
360 games by Sergey Pogorelskikh 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.