Prepare against Sergey Pozin
IM · Russia · World #7,413 classical · FIDE ID 4116011
Our database contains 281 games by Sergey Pozin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Pozin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Pozin 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 | 2,216 | 2,452 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,143 | 2,413 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,366 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 123 | 71 | 87 | 43.8% |
| As White | 140 | 66 | 34 | 40 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 141 | 57 | 37 | 47 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Pozin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Pozin's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 69.3% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 15.0% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 21 | 15.0% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pozin usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pozin usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pozin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pozin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Pozin usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Pozin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 61 | 85.9% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 88.0% | 53.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Sergey Pozin's chess games
All 281 games by Sergey Pozin 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: 123 wins, 71 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 36 | 19/8/9 | 52.8% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 35 | 15/8/12 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Dmitry Kryakvin | 2,554 | Pardubice Czech Open | B40 |
| Jan 2008 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 2,519 | Khanty-Mansiysk ch-HMAO | B56 |
| May 2016 | Nukhim N Rashkovsky | 2,515 | chT-RUS Seniors final | A53 |
| Aug 2008 | Pavel Simacek | 2,470 | Olomouc Open | E57 |
| Jan 1998 | Mihail Viorel Ghinda | 2,470 | Centrocoop June Open A | C80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olomouc Open | 2010 | 34 | 24 | 2,398 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1996 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,343 |
| World Cup qual | 2007 | 12 | 7 | 2,432 |
| Centrocoop Sept Open A | 1998 | 11 | 7 | 2,469 |
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1998 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,613 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-Urals | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,489 |
| ch-UrFO Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Pozin's chess games?
281 games by Sergey Pozin, 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 Pozin has played.
What does Sergey Pozin play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, Sergey Pozin opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Pozin answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sergey Pozin play as White?
As White, Sergey Pozin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (36 games, 52.8% win rate); London System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Pozin play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Pozin most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Sergey Pozin's FIDE rating?
Sergey Pozin is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,143 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,452 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Sergey Pozin played?
Our database contains 281 games by Sergey Pozin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 71 draws, 87 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Pozin?
281 games by Sergey Pozin 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.