Prepare against Sergey Rybakov
Ukraine · World #72,024 classical · FIDE ID 14110059
When preparing against Sergey Rybakov, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 48 games by Sergey Rybakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Rybakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Rybakov 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 | 1,815 | 2,136 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,997 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,998 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 37.5% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Rybakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Rybakov's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 50.0% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 22.7% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Rybakov usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Rybakov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Rybakov usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 80.0% score
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Rybakov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Rybakov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Rybakov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Sergey Rybakov's chess games
All 48 games by Sergey Rybakov 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: 18 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Maxim Polyakov | 2,349 | ch-UKR | D87 |
| Jan 2007 | Viktoria Bukhteeva | 2,109 | Zhukovsky-A | B01 |
| May 2010 | Vitaliy Zaichuk | 2,007 | ch-UKR | A09 |
| Jan 2014 | Anatoliy Groisman | 1,972 | Zhukovsky Open 04 | A03 |
| May 2011 | Vitalij Morozov | 1,961 | ch-UKR sf | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhukovsky-A | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-UKR | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| Zhukovsky Open 04 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,924 |
| Zhukovsky Winter Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-UKR 91st | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Rybakov's chess games?
48 games by Sergey Rybakov, 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 Rybakov has played.
What does Sergey Rybakov play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Sergey Rybakov opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Rybakov answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Sergey Rybakov play as White?
As White, Sergey Rybakov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Rybakov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Rybakov most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Sergey Rybakov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Rybakov is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Sergey Rybakov played?
Our database contains 48 games by Sergey Rybakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Rybakov?
48 games by Sergey Rybakov 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.