Prepare against Aleksander Alienkin
IM · Belgium · World #3,736 classical · FIDE ID 4156765
When preparing against Aleksander Alienkin, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 26.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 350 games by Aleksander Alienkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksander Alienkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksander Alienkin 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 | 2,311 | 2,407 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,407 | 2,450 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,413 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 109 | 171 | 70 | 31.1% |
| As White | 161 | 60 | 83 | 18 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 189 | 49 | 88 | 52 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksander Alienkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksander Alienkin's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 50.9% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 29.8% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 30 | 18.6% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Alienkin usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Alienkin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Alienkin usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Alienkin usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Alienkin usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Alienkin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 66 | 80.5% | 50.8% |
| c5 | 10 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 75.0% | 54.9% |
| e6 | 14 | 20.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Aleksander Alienkin's chess games
All 350 games by Aleksander Alienkin 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: 109 wins, 171 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D23 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 30 | 8/16/6 | 26.7% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 0/9/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Artur Kogan | 2,515 | chT-ISR | A47 |
| Jan 1998 | Lothar Vogt | 2,510 | Chemnitz Open | C13 |
| Jan 1998 | Ilia Balinov | 2,485 | 13th Vienna Open | C13 |
| Jan 1997 | Ronen Lev | 2,460 | chT-ISR | B06 |
| Jul 2024 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,438 | ch-BEL | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2025 | 45 | 22 | 2,361 |
| Beersheba | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,355 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-B | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
| BL2-West 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| Ghent Taminco Open 39th | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,399 |
| 5th Karl Wagner Memorial | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,434 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,440 |
| European Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,339 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksander Alienkin's chess games?
350 games by Aleksander Alienkin, 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 Aleksander Alienkin has played.
What does Aleksander Alienkin play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Aleksander Alienkin opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksander Alienkin answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Aleksander Alienkin play as White?
As White, Aleksander Alienkin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksander Alienkin play as Black?
As Black, Aleksander Alienkin most often plays: French: Classical Variation (30 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Aleksander Alienkin's FIDE rating?
Aleksander Alienkin is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,407 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Aleksander Alienkin played?
Our database contains 350 games by Aleksander Alienkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 171 draws, 70 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksander Alienkin?
350 games by Aleksander Alienkin 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.