Prepare against Aleksandr E. Usov
IM · Russia · World #810 classical · FIDE ID 24257109
When preparing against Aleksandr E. Usov, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,095 games by Aleksandr E. Usov, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr E. Usov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr E. Usov 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 | 2,471 | 2,471 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,486 | 2,492 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,562 | 2,571 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,095 | 570 | 188 | 337 | 52.1% |
| As White | 540 | 300 | 86 | 154 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 555 | 270 | 102 | 183 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr E. Usov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr E. Usov's side.
First moves as White (537 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 311 | 57.9% | 65.6% |
| e4 | 214 | 39.9% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.9% | 70.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Usov usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Usov usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Usov usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Usov usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Usov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Usov usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (273 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 193 | 70.7% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 54 | 19.8% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 4.8% | 61.5% |
| h5 | 3 | 1.1% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.1% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 139 | 88.0% | 61.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 6 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Aleksandr E. Usov's chess games
All 1,095 games by Aleksandr E. Usov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Sep 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: 570 wins, 188 draws, 337 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 76 | 44/11/21 | 57.9% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 61 | 35/12/14 | 57.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 49 | 31/7/11 | 63.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 30 | 20/1/9 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 14/5/1 | 70.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 67 | 30/16/21 | 44.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 65 | 29/14/22 | 44.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 45 | 16/12/17 | 35.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 32 | 16/4/12 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 28 | 16/2/10 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 23 | 13/2/8 | 56.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 15/3/3 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,832 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,759 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | D31 |
| Jun 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,713 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | B01 |
| Feb 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | Titled Tue | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 422 | 275.5 | 2,471 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,471 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 21 | 6 | 2,143 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 20 | 9 | 2,129 |
| ch-Moscow final | 2020 | 16 | 5 | 1,933 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| BRA-RUS Online Battle | 2020 | 13 | 12 | 2,482 |
| chT-RUS Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6 | 2,361 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Roman Shogdzhiev (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr E. Usov's chess games?
1,095 games by Aleksandr E. Usov, from Oct 2016 to Sep 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 E. Usov has played.
What does Aleksandr E. Usov play on the first move as White?
Across 537 games with White in our database, Aleksandr E. Usov opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr E. Usov answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...a6 (4% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr E. Usov play as White?
As White, Aleksandr E. Usov's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (76 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (61 games, 57.4% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 63.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 540 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr E. Usov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr E. Usov most often plays: Slav Defense (67 games, 44.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (65 games, 44.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 555 games.
What is Aleksandr E. Usov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr E. Usov is currently rated 2,471 in classical chess, 2,486 in rapid and 2,562 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,471 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Aleksandr E. Usov played?
Our database contains 1,095 games by Aleksandr E. Usov, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 570 wins, 188 draws, 337 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr E. Usov?
1,095 games by Aleksandr E. Usov 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.