Prepare against Aleksandr Babanov
FIDE · World #83,514 classical · FIDE ID 24117412
When preparing against Aleksandr Babanov, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 65 games by Aleksandr Babanov, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Babanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Babanov 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 | 1,778 | 2,144 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 2,117 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 2,117 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 26 | 9 | 30 | 40.0% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Babanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Babanov's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 68.8% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Babanov usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Babanov usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Babanov usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Babanov usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Babanov usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Babanov usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 58.3% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Aleksandr Babanov's chess games
All 65 games by Aleksandr Babanov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 26 wins, 9 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D75 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Marcin Molenda | 2,394 | 23rd IPCA Wch Blitz | A21 |
| Mar 2008 | Mikhail Gabdullin | 2,224 | Ekaterinburg ch-UrFO | A42 |
| May 2022 | Ilia Lipilin | 2,198 | IPCA Wch 21st | D02 |
| Jul 2025 | V jr Valenta | 2,016 | 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | C47 |
| May 2022 | Elishar Srimskov | 1,992 | IPCA Wch 21st | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasia Cup Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,610 |
| IPCA Wch 21st | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,001 |
| 24th IPCA WCh Rapid | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,839 |
| 24th IPCA WCh | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,741 |
| 1st IPCA Asian Chess Championship for People with Physical Disabilities Standard | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,797 |
| Ekaterinburg ch-UrFO | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
| Sochi IPCA Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,451 |
| 23rd IPCA Wch Blitz | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Babanov's chess games?
65 games by Aleksandr Babanov, from Jul 2006 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 Aleksandr Babanov has played.
What does Aleksandr Babanov play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Babanov opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Babanov answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Babanov play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Babanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Babanov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Babanov most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Aleksandr Babanov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Babanov is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Aleksandr Babanov played?
Our database contains 65 games by Aleksandr Babanov, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 9 draws, 30 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Babanov?
65 games by Aleksandr Babanov 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.