Prepare against Svyatoslav Lisenkov
FM · FIDE · World #2,895 classical · FIDE ID 34264183
When preparing against Svyatoslav Lisenkov, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 951 games by Svyatoslav Lisenkov, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Svyatoslav Lisenkov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svyatoslav Lisenkov 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 | 2,343 | 2,363 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,358 | 2,387 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,406 | 2,412 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 951 | 441 | 143 | 367 | 46.4% |
| As White | 470 | 239 | 77 | 154 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 481 | 202 | 66 | 213 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svyatoslav Lisenkov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svyatoslav Lisenkov's side.
First moves as White (470 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 369 | 78.5% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 47 | 10.0% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 22 | 4.7% | 54.5% |
| Nc3 | 21 | 4.5% | 73.8% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.1% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Lisenkov usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Lisenkov usually continues d4 (61.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Lisenkov usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 57.4% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Lisenkov usually continues Nc3 (73.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lisenkov usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Lisenkov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 153 | 69.5% | 52.0% |
| Nc6 | 25 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 24 | 10.9% | 47.9% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 5.0% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.8% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 133 | 91.7% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 6.2% | 88.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Svyatoslav Lisenkov's chess games
All 951 games by Svyatoslav Lisenkov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 441 wins, 143 draws, 367 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 62 | 29/13/20 | 46.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 47 | 24/9/14 | 51.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 17/8/19 | 38.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 41 | 19/10/12 | 46.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 21 | 15/1/5 | 71.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 14/0/6 | 70.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 21/5/19 | 46.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 42 | 21/4/17 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 38 | 14/7/17 | 36.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 14/5/10 | 48.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 25 | 12/1/12 | 48.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,722 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Aug 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | B14 |
| May 2025 | Sam Shankland | 2,666 | Titled Tue Early | E62 |
| Jun 2026 | Xiong,Jeffery | 2,656 | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | C02 |
| Mar 2025 | Nils Grandelius | 2,644 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 596 | 338 | 2,341 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 44 | 24.5 | 2,431 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 17 | 7 | 2,115 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,193 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,411 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,470 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,415 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svyatoslav Lisenkov's chess games?
951 games by Svyatoslav Lisenkov, from Jan 2018 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 Svyatoslav Lisenkov has played.
What does Svyatoslav Lisenkov play on the first move as White?
Across 470 games with White in our database, Svyatoslav Lisenkov opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svyatoslav Lisenkov answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Svyatoslav Lisenkov play as White?
As White, Svyatoslav Lisenkov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 46.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (47 games, 51.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 38.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 470 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svyatoslav Lisenkov play as Black?
As Black, Svyatoslav Lisenkov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (38 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 481 games.
What is Svyatoslav Lisenkov's FIDE rating?
Svyatoslav Lisenkov is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess, 2,358 in rapid and 2,406 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (May 2026).
How many games has Svyatoslav Lisenkov played?
Our database contains 951 games by Svyatoslav Lisenkov, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 441 wins, 143 draws, 367 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svyatoslav Lisenkov?
951 games by Svyatoslav Lisenkov 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.