Prepare against Aleksandr Bragin
Russia · World #15,329 classical · FIDE ID 4146867
Our database contains 67 games by Aleksandr Bragin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Bragin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Bragin 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 | 2,102 | 2,286 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,187 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,173 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 26 | 12 | 29 | 38.8% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 50.0% | 53.1% |
| b3 | 11 | 34.4% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Bragin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Bragin usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bragin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 34% of White games, 36.4% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Bragin usually continues Bb2 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Bragin usually continues Bb2 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Bragin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 70.6% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
Aleksandr Bragin's chess games
All 67 games by Aleksandr Bragin 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: 26 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Alexandr Voinov | 2,350 | 1st RUS-Cup | A12 |
| Jul 2006 | Dmitry Pushkarev | 2,347 | 10th Izmailov Memorial Open | B81 |
| Jul 2006 | Roman Popov | 2,341 | 10th Izmailov Memorial Open | E07 |
| Jul 2008 | Ekaterina Ubiennykh | 2,331 | Izmailov Memorial 12th | B54 |
| Dec 2007 | Stanislav Gankin | 2,308 | ch-Tomsk City | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tomsk City | 2007 | 13 | 3 | 2,062 |
| Izmailov Memorial 12th | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,163 |
| 1st RUS-Cup | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,398 |
| Tomsk rating Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,273 |
| 10th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| ch-RUS SFO | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Bragin's chess games?
67 games by Aleksandr Bragin, 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 Aleksandr Bragin has played.
What does Aleksandr Bragin play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Bragin opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.b3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Bragin answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Bragin play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Bragin's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Bragin play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Bragin most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Aleksandr Bragin's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Bragin is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Aleksandr Bragin played?
Our database contains 67 games by Aleksandr Bragin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Bragin?
67 games by Aleksandr Bragin 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.