Prepare against Sergey Sarychev
Belarus · World #62,302 classical · FIDE ID 13501640
When preparing against Sergey Sarychev, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 67 games by Sergey Sarychev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Sarychev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Sarychev 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 | 1,848 | 2,273 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 2,076 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,805 | 2,110 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 17 | 9 | 41 | 25.4% |
| As White | 30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Sarychev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Sarychev's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 100.0% | 26.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 26.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sarychev usually continues c4 (30.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sarychev usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Sarychev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 37.5% | 8.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Sergey Sarychev's chess games
All 67 games by Sergey Sarychev 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Valerij Smirnov | 2,354 | Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open | A09 |
| May 2017 | Vladimir Poley | 2,271 | chT-BLR | A06 |
| Feb 2015 | Andreij Pushkarjow | 2,255 | Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open | A53 |
| Aug 2024 | Valeriia Reger | 1,977 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Artur Vasiliev | 1,964 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open | 2024 | 10 | 2 | 2,147 |
| ch-BLR sf | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,431 |
| Minsk Amateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,789 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,820 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
| Orsha Open | 2021 | 4 | 0 | 2,009 |
| chT-BLR | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 2,100 |
| ch-BLR 1st League | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Sarychev's chess games?
67 games by Sergey Sarychev, 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 Sarychev has played.
What does Sergey Sarychev play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Sergey Sarychev opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Sarychev answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Sergey Sarychev play as White?
As White, Sergey Sarychev's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Sarychev play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Sarychev most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Sergey Sarychev's FIDE rating?
Sergey Sarychev is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,805 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Sergey Sarychev played?
Our database contains 67 games by Sergey Sarychev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 41 losses (25.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Sarychev?
67 games by Sergey Sarychev 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.