Prepare against Alan Stolyarov
United States · World #43,002 classical · FIDE ID 30906008
When preparing against Alan Stolyarov, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Alan Stolyarov, covering May 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alan Stolyarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alan Stolyarov 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 | 1,922 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,984 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,014 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 3 | 16 | 38.7% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 47.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 155 rated games against 146 different opponents, across 26 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 78 | 35 | 15 | 28 | 44.9% | 1,890 | 1,903 | 9 |
| Rapid | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 22.7% | 2,006 | 1,926 | 5 |
| Blitz | 37 | 20 | 2 | 15 | 54.1% | 1,972 | 2,008 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 68 | 16 | 14 | 38 | 23.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 46 | 30 | 6 | 10 | 65.2% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 4 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 1,968 | 1,929 |
| 2025 | 44 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 2,015 | 2,006 |
| 2024 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 1,933 | 1,951 |
| 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1,934 | 1,934 |
| 2021 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1,458 | 1,758 |
| 2019 | 24 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 1,891 | 1,869 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,877 | 1,877 |
Where Alan Stolyarov has played
United States (19) · Iceland (5) · Greece (1) · Thailand (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alan Stolyarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alan Stolyarov's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Stolyarov usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Stolyarov usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Stolyarov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Alan Stolyarov's chess games
All 31 games by Alan Stolyarov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Rohan Lee | 2,096 | Marshall May Under 2400 | E83 |
| Mar 2023 | Vidar Hagevi | 2,054 | Reykjavik Open | D80 |
| Apr 2025 | Igor De la Torre | 2,048 | Reykjavik Open | B51 |
| Mar 2026 | Josef Omarsson | 2,047 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | A44 |
| Apr 2023 | Christian Kalla | 1,994 | Reykjavik Open | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,966 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,976 |
| Marshall Morning Masters 2.7.26 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,494 |
| Marshall May Under 2400 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,496 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alan Stolyarov's chess games?
31 games by Alan Stolyarov, from May 2019 to Oct 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 Stolyarov has played.
What does Alan Stolyarov play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Alan Stolyarov opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alan Stolyarov answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Alan Stolyarov play as White?
As White, Alan Stolyarov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alan Stolyarov play as Black?
As Black, Alan Stolyarov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Alan Stolyarov's FIDE rating?
Alan Stolyarov is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alan Stolyarov played?
Our database contains 31 games by Alan Stolyarov, covering May 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alan Stolyarov?
31 games by Alan Stolyarov 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.