Prepare against Alan Petukhov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #3,352 classical · FIDE ID 13731190
Our database contains 296 games by Alan Petukhov, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alan Petukhov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Petukhov 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 | 2,340 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,351 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,358 | 2,362 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 149 | 64 | 83 | 50.3% |
| As White | 154 | 77 | 33 | 44 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 142 | 72 | 31 | 39 | 50.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Petukhov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Petukhov's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 88 | 57.1% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 40 | 26.0% | 71.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 9.7% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Petukhov usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Petukhov usually continues Nc3 (69.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Petukhov usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 71.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Petukhov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Petukhov usually continues c4 (81.8% score)
- …Nc6 (3% of these games) — Petukhov usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 9.3% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 92.5% | 60.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Alan Petukhov's chess games
All 296 games by Alan Petukhov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 149 wins, 64 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 48 | 18/9/21 | 37.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,689 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
| Aug 2024 | Volodar Murzin | 2,641 | FIDE World Rapid Team | E62 |
| Mar 2025 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | E10 |
| Aug 2025 | Artem Uskov | 2,498 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | D37 |
| Sep 2025 | Levan Pantsulaia | 2,493 | Atyrau Chess Masters IM | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 107 | 59 | 2,326 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,321 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,391 |
| Oskemen Open Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,342 |
| Zonal 3.4 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,303 |
| Kazakhstan Championship U20 2026 | Blitz Boys | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,404 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 8 | 2,455 |
| 2026 Kazakhstan Junior Rapid Chess Championship | Boys Under 18 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Petukhov's chess games?
296 games by Alan Petukhov, from Jun 2017 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 Alan Petukhov has played.
What does Alan Petukhov play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Alan Petukhov opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Petukhov answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Alan Petukhov play as White?
As White, Alan Petukhov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (48 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Petukhov play as Black?
As Black, Alan Petukhov most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Alan Petukhov's FIDE rating?
Alan Petukhov is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,358 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Alan Petukhov played?
Our database contains 296 games by Alan Petukhov, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 64 draws, 83 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Petukhov?
296 games by Alan Petukhov 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.