Prepare against Aleksandr Esipenko
Russia · World #15,371 classical · FIDE ID 34125911
Our database contains 285 games by Aleksandr Esipenko, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Esipenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Esipenko 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 | 2,156 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,151 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,266 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 285 | 101 | 53 | 131 | 35.4% |
| As White | 145 | 58 | 27 | 60 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 140 | 43 | 26 | 71 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Esipenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Esipenko's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 108 | 74.5% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 24 | 16.6% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 7 | 4.8% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 90.2% | 44.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 58.0% | 36.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 22.0% | 27.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 10.0% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Aleksandr Esipenko's chess games
All 285 games by Aleksandr Esipenko in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 101 wins, 53 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| E16 | Catalan | 11 | 0/3/8 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Vadim Moiseenko | 2,529 | chT-RUS Blitz | D05 |
| Oct 2019 | Andrei Belozerov | 2,515 | ch-RUS blitz | B18 |
| Oct 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | 2,514 | Sochi Lobanov Memorial Blitz | D04 |
| May 2023 | Sergey Trushnikov | 2,513 | chT2-RUS | A48 |
| Jun 2021 | Aleksey Grebnev | 2,474 | Sochi Lobanov Memorial Blitz | B74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teberda Open 07 | 2014 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,695 |
| Sochi Lobanov Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,179 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,179 |
| Malaya Zemlya Open | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| 6th Sochi Amateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-EU Schools U17 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,986 |
| Gelendzhik Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,682 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Esipenko's chess games?
285 games by Aleksandr Esipenko, from Aug 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 Esipenko has played.
What does Aleksandr Esipenko play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Esipenko opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Esipenko answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Esipenko play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Esipenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Esipenko play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Esipenko most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Aleksandr Esipenko's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Esipenko is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Aleksandr Esipenko played?
Our database contains 285 games by Aleksandr Esipenko, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 53 draws, 131 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Esipenko?
285 games by Aleksandr Esipenko 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.