Prepare against Serguei Vesselovsky
IM · Czechia · World #6,768 classical · FIDE ID 313998
Our database contains 1,257 games by Serguei Vesselovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Serguei Vesselovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serguei Vesselovsky 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 | 2,229 | 2,444 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,402 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,355 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,257 | 453 | 675 | 129 | 36.0% |
| As White | 620 | 244 | 331 | 45 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 637 | 209 | 344 | 84 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serguei Vesselovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serguei Vesselovsky's side.
First moves as White (620 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 556 | 89.7% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 7.4% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Vesselovsky usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vesselovsky usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vesselovsky usually continues d4 (72.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Vesselovsky usually continues g3 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vesselovsky usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Vesselovsky usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 276 | 94.5% | 62.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.4% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 214 | 85.3% | 54.7% |
| g6 | 24 | 9.6% | 70.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.4% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Serguei Vesselovsky's chess games
All 1,257 games by Serguei Vesselovsky 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: 453 wins, 675 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 199 | 84/104/11 | 42.2% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30 | 9/15/6 | 30.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 15/12/2 | 51.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 28 | 14/14/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 5/21/2 | 17.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 9/11/0 | 45.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/9/1 | 41.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 3/11/0 | 21.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 76 | 34/31/11 | 44.7% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 71 | 28/35/8 | 39.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 68 | 17/39/12 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 45 | 14/26/5 | 31.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 35 | 7/26/2 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 33 | 12/13/8 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 12/15/5 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 7/15/3 | 28.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 12/11/2 | 48.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 4/13/2 | 21.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Jan Votava | 2,545 | chT-CZE 9697 | B20 |
| Jan 1994 | Karel Mokry | 2,530 | Pardubice Open | B72 |
| Jan 1994 | Sergey Arkhipov | 2,530 | Moscow B | B20 |
| Jan 1994 | Yuri S Balashov | 2,510 | Minsk Open | B52 |
| Jan 1994 | Viacheslav Dydyshko | 2,510 | Frydek Mistek Open | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2011 | 68 | 51 | 2,450 |
| Karvina Open | 2016 | 54 | 35.5 | 2,345 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2021 | 49 | 32.5 | 2,319 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2006 | 37 | 23.5 | 2,328 |
| Tabor Open | 2010 | 24 | 18 | 2,405 |
| Ostrava Open A | 2003 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,407 |
| Chrudim Open | 2003 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,421 |
| Frydek Mistek IM | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,354 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergej Berezjuk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serguei Vesselovsky's chess games?
1,257 games by Serguei Vesselovsky, 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 Serguei Vesselovsky has played.
What does Serguei Vesselovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 620 games with White in our database, Serguei Vesselovsky opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serguei Vesselovsky answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Serguei Vesselovsky play as White?
As White, Serguei Vesselovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (199 games, 42.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (30 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (29 games, 51.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 620 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serguei Vesselovsky play as Black?
As Black, Serguei Vesselovsky most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (76 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian (71 games, 39.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (68 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 637 games.
What is Serguei Vesselovsky's FIDE rating?
Serguei Vesselovsky is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Serguei Vesselovsky played?
Our database contains 1,257 games by Serguei Vesselovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 453 wins, 675 draws, 129 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serguei Vesselovsky?
1,257 games by Serguei Vesselovsky 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.