Prepare against Aleksandr Bazhenov
Russia · World #22,163 classical · FIDE ID 34125784
Our database contains 36 games by Aleksandr Bazhenov, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Bazhenov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Bazhenov 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 | 2,040 | 2,162 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,100 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,038 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 36.1% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Bazhenov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Bazhenov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bazhenov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bazhenov usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Bazhenov usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Aleksandr Bazhenov's chess games
All 36 games by Aleksandr Bazhenov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Erik Obgolts | 2,136 | Novokuznetsk ch-SFO U15 | B48 |
| Sep 2014 | Kim Dashiev | 2,059 | ch-Buryatia | D46 |
| Jan 2015 | Vladimir Irinchinov | 1,993 | ch-Buryatia 3rd | C55 |
| Nov 2014 | Semen Medvedev | 1,957 | Novokuznetsk ch-SFO U15 | B81 |
| Nov 2014 | Maxim Tokmashov | 1,941 | Novokuznetsk ch-SFO U15 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Buryatia | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| Novokuznetsk ch-SFO U15 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,113 |
| 2nd ch-Buryatia Superfinal | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 1,669 |
| ch-Buryatia 3rd | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Bazhenov's chess games?
36 games by Aleksandr Bazhenov, from Oct 2013 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 Bazhenov has played.
What does Aleksandr Bazhenov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Bazhenov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Bazhenov answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Bazhenov play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Bazhenov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Bazhenov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Bazhenov most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Aleksandr Bazhenov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Bazhenov is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (May 2016).
How many games has Aleksandr Bazhenov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Aleksandr Bazhenov, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Bazhenov?
36 games by Aleksandr Bazhenov 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.