Prepare against Aleksandr E. Usov
IM · Russia · World #946 classical · FIDE ID 24257109
Our database contains 1,040 games by Aleksandr E. Usov, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 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 | 2,457 | 2,457 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,492 | 2,492 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,571 | 2,571 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,040 | 536 | 180 | 324 | 51.5% |
| As White | 515 | 282 | 84 | 149 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 525 | 254 | 96 | 175 | 48.4% |
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 (512 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 290 | 56.6% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 210 | 41.0% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.0% | 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 — 57% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Usov usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Usov usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Usov usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Usov usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (23% 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 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 192 | 74.1% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 54 | 20.8% | 53.7% |
| h5 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 132 | 87.4% | 60.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 6 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Aleksandr E. Usov's chess games
All 1,040 games by Aleksandr E. Usov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 536 wins, 180 draws, 324 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 67 | 36/11/20 | 53.7% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 60 | 35/12/13 | 58.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 49 | 31/7/11 | 63.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 30 | 20/1/9 | 66.7% |
| 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% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 65 | 29/14/22 | 44.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 63 | 27/15/21 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 45 | 16/12/17 | 35.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 31 | 16/4/11 | 51.6% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 27 | 15/2/10 | 55.6% |
| 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 |
| Jun 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Feb 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Jul 2026 | Fedoseev,Vl3 | 2,692 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | B12 |
| May 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,684 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 386 | 250 | 2,457 |
| 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?
1,040 games by Aleksandr E. Usov, from Oct 2016 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 E. Usov has played.
What does Aleksandr E. Usov play on the first move as White?
Across 512 games with White in our database, Aleksandr E. Usov opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr E. Usov answers 1...c6 (74% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...h5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% 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 (67 games, 53.7% win rate); Indian Defense (60 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 63.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 515 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: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (65 games, 44.6% win rate); Slav Defense (63 games, 42.9% win rate); Petrov's Defense (45 games, 35.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 525 games.
What is Aleksandr E. Usov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr E. Usov is currently rated 2,457 in classical chess, 2,492 in rapid and 2,571 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Aleksandr E. Usov played?
Our database contains 1,040 games by Aleksandr E. Usov, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 536 wins, 180 draws, 324 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr E. Usov?
1,040 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.