Prepare against Sergey Trofimov
IM · Russia · World #2,187 classical · FIDE ID 4108329
Our database contains 94 games by Sergey Trofimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Trofimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Trofimov 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 | 2,373 | 2,412 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,444 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,365 | 2,450 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 30 | 42 | 22 | 31.9% |
| As White | 46 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 48 | 12 | 23 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Trofimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Trofimov's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 69.6% | 64.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.9% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 64.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Trofimov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Trofimov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Trofimov usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Trofimov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Trofimov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Trofimov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 96.4% | 51.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Sergey Trofimov's chess games
All 94 games by Sergey Trofimov 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: 30 wins, 42 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Viktor Kupreichik | 2,525 | Kemerovo2 | D27 |
| Feb 2005 | Gennady Tunik | 2,477 | Moscow Aeroflot Open B | E18 |
| Sep 2004 | Nikolai Looshnikov | 2,464 | Cheliabinsk | A55 |
| Jan 2005 | S. Lavrov | 2,451 | chT-RUS Clubs sf | D46 |
| Jan 2005 | Vladislav Fedorov | 2,436 | chT-RUS Clubs sf | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemerovo2 | 1995 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,372 |
| Cheliabinsk | 2004 | 11 | 7 | 2,518 |
| 21st Wch Seniors | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,300 |
| chT-RUS Clubs sf | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,495 |
| ch-RUS U10 | 1999 | 9 | 6 | – |
| 1st chT-RUS | 1992 | 8 | 5 | 2,530 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 2,357 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 2,394 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Trofimov's chess games?
94 games by Sergey Trofimov, 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 Trofimov has played.
What does Sergey Trofimov play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Sergey Trofimov opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Trofimov answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sergey Trofimov play as White?
As White, Sergey Trofimov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Trofimov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Trofimov most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Sergey Trofimov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Trofimov is currently rated 2,373 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,365 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,412 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Sergey Trofimov played?
Our database contains 94 games by Sergey Trofimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 42 draws, 22 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Trofimov?
94 games by Sergey Trofimov 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.