Prepare against Serguei Gontcharov
CM · BMU · World #41,174 classical · FIDE ID 8800871
Our database contains 126 games by Serguei Gontcharov, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Serguei Gontcharov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serguei Gontcharov 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 | 1,930 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,877 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 55 | 23 | 48 | 43.7% |
| As White | 69 | 33 | 11 | 25 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 57 | 22 | 12 | 23 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serguei Gontcharov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serguei Gontcharov's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 98.6% | 55.1% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gontcharov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Gontcharov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gontcharov usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 89.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Serguei Gontcharov's chess games
All 126 games by Serguei Gontcharov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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, 23 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Kevin Cupid | 2,154 | Online Olym Div4 E | B12 |
| Oct 2018 | Ursus Bemmelen Van | 2,152 | Olympiad-43 | B22 |
| Aug 2021 | Diego Zilleruelo Irizarry | 2,102 | Online Olym Div4 E | B22 |
| Sep 2018 | Persson Abrantes | 2,055 | Olympiad-43 | A04 |
| Aug 2020 | Taffin Khan | 1,999 | Online Olym Div4 E | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2021 | 19 | 6.5 | 1,861 |
| Hamilton The Bermuda Longtail | 2018 | 12 | 10 | 1,939 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 1,738 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,793 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,005 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,947 |
| Hamilton The Joe Lattyak | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 1,837 |
| Hamilton Bermuda Cup | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serguei Gontcharov's chess games?
126 games by Serguei Gontcharov, from Aug 2016 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 Serguei Gontcharov has played.
What does Serguei Gontcharov play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Serguei Gontcharov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serguei Gontcharov answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Serguei Gontcharov play as White?
As White, Serguei Gontcharov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serguei Gontcharov play as Black?
As Black, Serguei Gontcharov most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Serguei Gontcharov's FIDE rating?
Serguei Gontcharov is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Serguei Gontcharov played?
Our database contains 126 games by Serguei Gontcharov, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serguei Gontcharov?
126 games by Serguei Gontcharov 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.