Prepare against Alexander Huzman
GM · Israel · World #761 classical · FIDE ID 2803828
Our database contains 1,725 games by Alexander Huzman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Huzman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Huzman 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 | 2,478 | 2,607 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,424 | 2,627 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,450 | 2,580 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,725 | 592 | 859 | 273 | 34.3% |
| As White | 850 | 350 | 394 | 106 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 875 | 242 | 465 | 167 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Huzman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Huzman's side.
First moves as White (850 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 425 | 50.0% | 64.2% |
| Nf3 | 365 | 42.9% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 40 | 4.7% | 67.5% |
| e4 | 15 | 1.8% | 43.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Huzman usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Huzman usually continues c4 (66.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Huzman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Huzman usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Huzman usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Huzman usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (369 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 144 | 39.0% | 57.6% |
| c5 | 121 | 32.8% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 76 | 20.6% | 44.1% |
| c6 | 16 | 4.3% | 78.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (352 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 261 | 74.1% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 80 | 22.7% | 49.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Alexander Huzman's chess games
All 1,725 games by Alexander Huzman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 592 wins, 859 draws, 273 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 97 | 35/49/13 | 36.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 91 | 37/42/12 | 40.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 88 | 35/44/9 | 39.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 86 | 37/41/8 | 43.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 76 | 27/40/9 | 35.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 52 | 20/24/8 | 38.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 38 | 18/15/5 | 47.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 18/12/5 | 51.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 12/11/2 | 48.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 90 | 22/49/19 | 24.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 61 | 8/41/12 | 13.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 53 | 17/25/11 | 32.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 41 | 17/16/8 | 41.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 40 | 3/24/13 | 7.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 8/23/7 | 21.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 9/19/7 | 25.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 33 | 12/11/10 | 36.4% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 30 | 5/19/6 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 6/16/6 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Garry Kasparov | 2,830 | 19th EU-Cup | D45 |
| Sep 2000 | Michael Adams | 2,755 | EU-Cup 16th | A30 |
| Oct 2015 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,748 | 31st EU-Cup | D12 |
| Oct 2015 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,737 | 9th Wch Blitz | C07 |
| Jan 1999 | Peter Svidler | 2,713 | EU-Cup 14th Final | D75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 102 | 72 | 2,564 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2016 | 62 | 35.5 | 2,530 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 45 | 20 | 2,515 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 42 | 18.5 | 2,489 |
| ch-ISR | 2014 | 40 | 25.5 | 2,588 |
| ch-UKR | 1990 | 38 | 19.5 | 2,389 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2002 | 30 | 22 | 2,606 |
| Canadian Open | 2008 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,605 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Victor Mikhalevski (15 games) · Boris Gelfand (13 games) · Ilia Smirin (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Huzman's chess games?
1,725 games by Alexander Huzman, from Apr 2003 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 Alexander Huzman has played.
What does Alexander Huzman play on the first move as White?
Across 850 games with White in our database, Alexander Huzman opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Huzman answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexander Huzman play as White?
As White, Alexander Huzman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (97 games, 36.1% win rate); Slav Defense (91 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (88 games, 39.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 850 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Huzman play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Huzman most often plays: Slav Defense (90 games, 24.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (61 games, 13.1% win rate); Indian Defense (53 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 875 games.
What is Alexander Huzman's FIDE rating?
Alexander Huzman is currently rated 2,478 in classical chess, 2,424 in rapid and 2,450 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,607 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Alexander Huzman played?
Our database contains 1,725 games by Alexander Huzman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 592 wins, 859 draws, 273 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Huzman?
1,725 games by Alexander Huzman 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.