Prepare against Sergey Shirokov
Russia · World #15,920 classical · FIDE ID 24102571
Our database contains 53 games by Sergey Shirokov, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Shirokov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Shirokov 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 | 2,096 | 2,117 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 2,205 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 2,092 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 23 | 13 | 17 | 43.4% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Shirokov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Shirokov's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 48.1% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 33.3% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 38.5% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 77.8% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Sergey Shirokov's chess games
All 53 games by Sergey Shirokov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Alexandr P. Provotorov | 2,294 | Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | B01 |
| Aug 2016 | Igor Dmitriev | 2,259 | Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | B13 |
| Aug 2016 | Sergey Ditiatev | 2,198 | Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | B32 |
| Jan 2012 | Alexander Panko | 2,150 | Obninsk | A30 |
| Aug 2014 | Ivan I. Kaminnik | 2,137 | Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | 2016 | 32 | 19.5 | 2,141 |
| Obninsk | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,107 |
| ch-RUS U18 | 2004 | 10 | 3 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Shirokov's chess games?
53 games by Sergey Shirokov, from Apr 2008 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 Shirokov has played.
What does Sergey Shirokov play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Sergey Shirokov opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Shirokov answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Sergey Shirokov play as White?
As White, Sergey Shirokov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Shirokov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Shirokov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Sergey Shirokov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Shirokov is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Sergey Shirokov played?
Our database contains 53 games by Sergey Shirokov, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Shirokov?
53 games by Sergey Shirokov 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.