Prepare against Alek Safarian
Australia · World #50,284 classical · FIDE ID 3202135
When preparing against Alek Safarian, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 255 games by Alek Safarian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alek Safarian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alek Safarian 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 | 1,892 | 2,104 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 255 | 87 | 49 | 119 | 34.1% |
| As White | 132 | 46 | 21 | 65 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 123 | 41 | 28 | 54 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alek Safarian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alek Safarian's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 98.5% | 43.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Safarian usually continues c4 (39.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Safarian usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Safarian usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Safarian usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Safarian usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 78.1% | 53.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 97.1% | 38.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Alek Safarian's chess games
All 255 games by Alek Safarian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 87 wins, 49 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 6/4/14 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 9/0/9 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 3/4/11 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A85 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2005 | Bruce R Watson | 2,286 | Oceania zt | D48 |
| Jan 2011 | James Morris | 2,270 | Oceania zt | B00 |
| Jan 2012 | Michael V R Steadman | 2,258 | Queenstown Open | D30 |
| Jan 2009 | Stephen G Lukey | 2,247 | Queenstown Open | E81 |
| Mar 2002 | Brian Jones | 2,223 | 40th Doeberl Cup | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 2003 | 27 | 13 | 2,279 |
| Oceania zt | 2013 | 27 | 14 | 2,174 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,067 |
| Jersey Open | 2019 | 13 | 4 | 1,948 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,087 |
| Sydney Open A | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,113 |
| 47th Doeberl Cup | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alek Safarian's chess games?
255 games by Alek Safarian, from Apr 2003 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 Alek Safarian has played.
What does Alek Safarian play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Alek Safarian opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alek Safarian answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Alek Safarian play as White?
As White, Alek Safarian's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alek Safarian play as Black?
As Black, Alek Safarian most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Alek Safarian's FIDE rating?
Alek Safarian is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Alek Safarian played?
Our database contains 255 games by Alek Safarian, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 49 draws, 119 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alek Safarian?
255 games by Alek Safarian 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.