Prepare against Sergey Voronenkov
Russia · World #51,092 classical · FIDE ID 24129674
Our database contains 175 games by Sergey Voronenkov, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergey Voronenkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergey Voronenkov 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 | 1,889 | 2,074 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 2,019 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,964 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 55 | 36 | 84 | 31.4% |
| As White | 83 | 29 | 20 | 34 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 92 | 26 | 16 | 50 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergey Voronenkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergey Voronenkov's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 80.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 16.9% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Voronenkov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Voronenkov usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Voronenkov usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Voronenkov usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Voronenkov usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Voronenkov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 73.3% | 37.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 22.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 50.0% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 15 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Sergey Voronenkov's chess games
All 175 games by Sergey Voronenkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 55 wins, 36 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Victor L Ivanov | 2,499 | St Petersburg June Open | B32 |
| Oct 2011 | Dmitry Melnikov | 2,299 | 19th Chigorin Memorial | C64 |
| May 2016 | Rainer Bezler | 2,246 | Bodensee Open | B78 |
| Jun 2007 | Mikhail Masliakov | 2,228 | St Petersburg White Nights Open | D06 |
| Oct 2012 | Oleg Drachev | 2,220 | 20th Chigorin Memorial | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-St Petersburg Chigorin CC | 2009 | 18 | 8 | 2,007 |
| St Petersburg Autumn Open | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 1,974 |
| ch-St Petersburg qual | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| St Petersburg Botvinnik Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| St Petersburg June Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,236 |
| 21st Chigorin Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,024 |
| Spring on Petrograd Side | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergey Voronenkov's chess games?
175 games by Sergey Voronenkov, from Jul 2006 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 Voronenkov has played.
What does Sergey Voronenkov play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Sergey Voronenkov opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergey Voronenkov answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Sergey Voronenkov play as White?
As White, Sergey Voronenkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergey Voronenkov play as Black?
As Black, Sergey Voronenkov most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Sergey Voronenkov's FIDE rating?
Sergey Voronenkov is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,964 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Sergey Voronenkov played?
Our database contains 175 games by Sergey Voronenkov, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 36 draws, 84 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergey Voronenkov?
175 games by Sergey Voronenkov 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.