Prepare against Valeri Saizew
DEU · World #26,924 classical · FIDE ID 12932361
When preparing against Valeri Saizew, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Valeri Saizew, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeri Saizew's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeri Saizew 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 | 2,005 | 2,082 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 19 | 12 | 26.2% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeri Saizew's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeri Saizew's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Saizew usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Saizew usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Saizew usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Valeri Saizew's chess games
All 42 games by Valeri Saizew in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 19 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Dirk Schuh | 2,372 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | C47 |
| Mar 2020 | Volker Schroeder | 2,103 | 36th Bad Woerishofen Open | B32 |
| May 2015 | Oleg Leontiev | 1,929 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | D12 |
| Jun 2014 | Rene Snoeck | 1,929 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B15 |
| Jul 2019 | Mark De Smedt | 1,920 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 18/19 | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,989 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,963 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,104 |
| 36th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,961 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,084 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 15/16 | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeri Saizew's chess games?
42 games by Valeri Saizew, from Jun 2015 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 Valeri Saizew has played.
What does Valeri Saizew play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Valeri Saizew opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeri Saizew answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Valeri Saizew play as White?
As White, Valeri Saizew's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeri Saizew play as Black?
As Black, Valeri Saizew most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Valeri Saizew's FIDE rating?
Valeri Saizew is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Valeri Saizew played?
Our database contains 42 games by Valeri Saizew, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 19 draws, 12 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeri Saizew?
42 games by Valeri Saizew 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.