Prepare against Sergey Tsapalin
FIDE · World #60,158 classical · FIDE ID 4107071
When preparing against Sergey Tsapalin, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 249 games by Sergey Tsapalin, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Tsapalin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Tsapalin 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 | 1,855 | 2,114 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 2,068 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,840 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 97 | 61 | 91 | 39.0% |
| As White | 124 | 52 | 28 | 44 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 125 | 45 | 33 | 47 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Tsapalin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Tsapalin's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 62.9% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 23 | 18.5% | 37.0% |
| e4 | 22 | 17.7% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Tsapalin usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Tsapalin usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Tsapalin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 37.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Tsapalin usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tsapalin usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Tsapalin usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 89.3% | 61.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 65.9% | 37.9% |
| f5 | 8 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Sergey Tsapalin's chess games
All 249 games by Sergey Tsapalin in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 97 wins, 61 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/8/2 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Ravan Aliyev | 2,341 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | D30 |
| Oct 2015 | Viktor Varezhkin | 2,267 | W-ch Disabled | A57 |
| May 2016 | Nikolay Aleshin | 2,263 | ch-RUS IPCA | B22 |
| May 2017 | Vitaliy A. Chestnov | 2,240 | ch-RUS IPCA | A57 |
| Jul 2019 | Zygmunt Wielecki | 2,145 | 19th IPCA Wch | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2017 | 45 | 26.5 | 2,117 |
| W-ch Disabled | 2015 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,974 |
| 19th IPCA Wch | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,886 |
| 17th IPCA Wch | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,971 |
| 14th IPCA World Championship | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| IPCA Wch 20th | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,002 |
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,959 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,965 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andrei Obodchuk (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Tsapalin's chess games?
249 games by Sergey Tsapalin, from Oct 2007 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 Tsapalin has played.
What does Sergey Tsapalin play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Sergey Tsapalin opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Tsapalin answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Sergey Tsapalin play as White?
As White, Sergey Tsapalin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Tsapalin play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Tsapalin most often plays: Dutch Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Sergey Tsapalin's FIDE rating?
Sergey Tsapalin is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Sergey Tsapalin played?
Our database contains 249 games by Sergey Tsapalin, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 61 draws, 91 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Tsapalin?
249 games by Sergey Tsapalin 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.