Prepare against Sergey Stavroyany
FM · Ukraine · World #4,115 classical · FIDE ID 14110229
When preparing against Sergey Stavroyany, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 148 games by Sergey Stavroyany, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Stavroyany's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Stavroyany 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 | 2,300 | 2,343 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,328 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,366 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 60 | 41 | 47 | 40.5% |
| As White | 71 | 34 | 24 | 13 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 77 | 26 | 17 | 34 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Stavroyany's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Stavroyany's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 66.2% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 18.3% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 5 | 7.0% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.0% | 80.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Stavroyany usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Stavroyany usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Stavroyany usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 65.4% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Stavroyany usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Stavroyany usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Stavroyany usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 72.2% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 75.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Sergey Stavroyany's chess games
All 148 games by Sergey Stavroyany in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 60 wins, 41 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Sergey Pavlov | 2,464 | Chestnut Horse Open Final | A08 |
| Jan 2000 | Alexander Belezky | 2,432 | 1st Kurass Memorial Open | B26 |
| Jan 2002 | Alexey I Kosikov | 2,422 | ch-Kiev | C04 |
| Mar 2023 | Oleg Budnikov | 2,393 | Kyiv Spring Blitz | B09 |
| Apr 2025 | Vladimir Sergeev | 2,357 | Chestnut Horse Open Final | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U16 | 2001 | 22 | 9 | 2,185 |
| ch-Kiev | 2008 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,350 |
| ch-UKR U18 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,284 |
| Chestnut Horse Open Final | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| 8th Kiev Independence Cup-A | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,368 |
| 10th Kiev Independence Cup A | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,381 |
| 1st Kurass Memorial Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,577 |
| ch-UKR sf U16 | 2000 | 9 | 6 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Stavroyany's chess games?
148 games by Sergey Stavroyany, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Stavroyany has played.
What does Sergey Stavroyany play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Sergey Stavroyany opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Stavroyany answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sergey Stavroyany play as White?
As White, Sergey Stavroyany's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Stavroyany play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Stavroyany most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Sergey Stavroyany's FIDE rating?
Sergey Stavroyany is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Sergey Stavroyany played?
Our database contains 148 games by Sergey Stavroyany, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 41 draws, 47 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Stavroyany?
148 games by Sergey Stavroyany 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.