Prepare against Aleksandar Rusev
FM · BGR · World #4,375 classical · FIDE ID 2907755
Our database contains 69 games by Aleksandar Rusev, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandar Rusev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandar Rusev 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 | 2,292 | 2,359 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 29 | 15 | 25 | 42.0% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandar Rusev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandar Rusev's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 92.3% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Rusev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Rusev usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Rusev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Rusev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Aleksandar Rusev's chess games
All 69 games by Aleksandar Rusev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Sebastian Schmidt Schaeffer | 2,410 | chT-SUI | A03 |
| Aug 2010 | Richard Gerber | 2,384 | chT-SUI | E92 |
| Mar 2011 | Joerg Gruenenwald | 2,335 | chT-SUI | E11 |
| Sep 2009 | David Burnier | 2,326 | chT-SUI | E11 |
| Mar 2012 | Heinz Wirthensohn | 2,324 | chT-SUI | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 46 | 26.5 | 2,273 |
| ch-BUL U20 | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,022 |
| ch-BUL U18 | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 2,185 |
| ch-BUL qual | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 2,089 |
| chT-SUI 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,359 |
| chT-BUL U18 | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandar Rusev's chess games?
69 games by Aleksandar Rusev, from Oct 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 Aleksandar Rusev has played.
What does Aleksandar Rusev play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Aleksandar Rusev opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandar Rusev answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Aleksandar Rusev play as White?
As White, Aleksandar Rusev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandar Rusev play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandar Rusev most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Aleksandar Rusev's FIDE rating?
Aleksandar Rusev is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Aleksandar Rusev played?
Our database contains 69 games by Aleksandar Rusev, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandar Rusev?
69 games by Aleksandar Rusev 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.