Prepare against Sergey Sotnikov
Russia · World #9,549 classical · FIDE ID 4151526
Our database contains 37 games by Sergey Sotnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Sotnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Sotnikov 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 | 2,177 | 2,225 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,199 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 4 | 19 | 37.8% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Sotnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Sotnikov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 50.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 35.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Sergey Sotnikov's chess games
All 37 games by Sergey Sotnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ganiev,Artur | 2,356 | 78th ch-RUS HL 2026 | D37 |
| Jan 1999 | Boris Maiorov | 2,293 | ch-RUS sf | D31 |
| Jan 1999 | Anatolij Pashkov | 2,210 | ch-RUS sf | C13 |
| Apr 2018 | Mikhail Terentev | 2,075 | Sochi ChessAmateur Open | C88 |
| Apr 2018 | Tigran Azaryan | 2,046 | Sochi ChessAmateur Open | B86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Voronezh Open B | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,015 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| 78th ch-RUS HL 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 1 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Sotnikov's chess games?
37 games by Sergey Sotnikov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Sotnikov has played.
What does Sergey Sotnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sergey Sotnikov opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Sotnikov answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Sergey Sotnikov play as White?
As White, Sergey Sotnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Sotnikov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Sotnikov most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sergey Sotnikov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Sotnikov is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Sergey Sotnikov played?
Our database contains 37 games by Sergey Sotnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Sotnikov?
37 games by Sergey Sotnikov 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.