Prepare against Aleksandr Barskij
DEU · World #56,312 classical · FIDE ID 4697251
Our database contains 206 games by Aleksandr Barskij, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Barskij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Barskij 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 | 1,869 | 2,080 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 67 | 56 | 83 | 32.5% |
| As White | 113 | 41 | 31 | 41 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 93 | 26 | 25 | 42 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 99.1% | 49.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 49.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Barskij usually continues Nf3 (35.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Barskij usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Barskij usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Barskij usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 86.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.8% | 37.5% |
Aleksandr Barskij's chess games
All 206 games by Aleksandr Barskij 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: 67 wins, 56 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Rolf Jungbluth | 2,183 | 15th Recklinghausen Open | A25 |
| Aug 2018 | Ralf-Axel Simon | 2,149 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | A16 |
| Aug 2018 | Carsten Hamann | 2,141 | 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | C03 |
| Aug 2003 | Evgenija Naiditsch | 2,140 | Dortmund Open A | B22 |
| Aug 2003 | Fernando De Andres Gonalons | 2,112 | Dortmund Open A | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,887 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 1,984 |
| ch-Dortmund | 2005 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,764 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,019 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,808 |
| Ruhrgebiet VL2 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,911 |
| 17th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Barskij's chess games?
206 games by Aleksandr Barskij, 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 Aleksandr Barskij has played.
What does Aleksandr Barskij play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Barskij opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Barskij answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Barskij play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Barskij's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Barskij play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Barskij most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Aleksandr Barskij's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Barskij is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Aleksandr Barskij played?
Our database contains 206 games by Aleksandr Barskij, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 56 draws, 83 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Barskij?
206 games by Aleksandr Barskij 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.