Prepare against Sergey Semenenko
Russia · World #50,763 classical · FIDE ID 4173767
Our database contains 169 games by Sergey Semenenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Semenenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Semenenko 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 | 1,890 | 2,241 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 2,239 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,187 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 73 | 35 | 61 | 43.2% |
| As White | 84 | 37 | 16 | 31 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 85 | 36 | 19 | 30 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Semenenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Semenenko's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Semenenko usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Semenenko usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Semenenko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 90.0% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Sergey Semenenko's chess games
All 169 games by Sergey Semenenko 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: 73 wins, 35 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Gleb Apryshko | 2,399 | 26th Chigorin Memorial | A40 |
| Jan 2009 | Oleg Gavrilov | 2,350 | St Petersburg Open | A34 |
| Oct 2021 | Pavel Kiselev | 2,336 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | E49 |
| Oct 2019 | Marat Askerov | 2,334 | 27th Chigorin Memorial | E49 |
| Jan 2008 | Georgy Mukhin | 2,307 | Petrovskaya Ladya Open | E42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrovskaya Ladya Open | 2008 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,163 |
| St Petersburg Open | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,378 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,742 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,087 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,971 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,160 |
| St Petersburg Zak Memorial | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,177 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Semenenko's chess games?
169 games by Sergey Semenenko, 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 Semenenko has played.
What does Sergey Semenenko play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Sergey Semenenko opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Semenenko answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sergey Semenenko play as White?
As White, Sergey Semenenko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Semenenko play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Semenenko most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Sergey Semenenko's FIDE rating?
Sergey Semenenko is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Sergey Semenenko played?
Our database contains 169 games by Sergey Semenenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 35 draws, 61 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Semenenko?
169 games by Sergey Semenenko 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.