Prepare against Vladimir Sergeev Petrov
IM · BGR · World #3,333 classical · FIDE ID 2902940
When preparing against Vladimir Sergeev Petrov, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 421 games by Vladimir Sergeev Petrov, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Sergeev Petrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Sergeev Petrov 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 | 2,325 | 2,415 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,249 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,249 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 421 | 179 | 103 | 139 | 42.5% |
| As White | 217 | 95 | 56 | 66 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 204 | 84 | 47 | 73 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Sergeev Petrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Sergeev Petrov's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 215 | 99.1% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Petrov usually continues d4 (48.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 0% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Petrov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 98.9% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 100.0% | 52.8% |
Vladimir Sergeev Petrov's chess games
All 421 games by Vladimir Sergeev Petrov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 179 wins, 103 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 11/9/11 | 35.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 15/6/4 | 60.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 18/8/15 | 43.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| A34 | English Opening | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Vasil Spasov | 2,534 | ch-BUL 81st | B01 |
| Jan 2020 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,504 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | B19 |
| Jul 2015 | Bryan Smith | 2,479 | 8th ch-SRB Central Open A | B90 |
| Apr 2017 | Milen Vasilev | 2,432 | ch-BUL 81st | A45 |
| Nov 2015 | Davaademberel Nomin-Erdene | 2,427 | 11th Novi Sad Hotel Sajam Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Chess Classic: Blitz A | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,981 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,101 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 2,200 |
| World ol U16 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,124 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,995 |
| 7th ch-EU Union U10 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,828 |
| Novi Sad Hotel Sajam Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,479 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Sergeev Petrov's chess games?
421 games by Vladimir Sergeev Petrov, from Apr 2009 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 Vladimir Sergeev Petrov has played.
What does Vladimir Sergeev Petrov play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Vladimir Sergeev Petrov opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Sergeev Petrov answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Sergeev Petrov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Sergeev Petrov's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Sergeev Petrov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Sergeev Petrov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Vladimir Sergeev Petrov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Sergeev Petrov is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Vladimir Sergeev Petrov played?
Our database contains 421 games by Vladimir Sergeev Petrov, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 103 draws, 139 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Sergeev Petrov?
421 games by Vladimir Sergeev Petrov 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.