Prepare against Aleksandr Kataev
Russia · World #5,671 classical · FIDE ID 34171972
Our database contains 116 games by Aleksandr Kataev, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Kataev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Kataev 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 | 2,256 | 2,302 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,220 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,250 | 2,250 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 51 | 23 | 42 | 44.0% |
| As White | 60 | 29 | 11 | 20 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 22 | 12 | 22 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 90.0% | 54.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kataev usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kataev usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kataev usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kataev usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kataev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kataev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 78.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Aleksandr Kataev's chess games
All 116 games by Aleksandr Kataev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 51 wins, 23 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Ivan Rozum | 2,490 | 20th Moscow Open A | A62 |
| Jul 2024 | Aleksey Goganov | 2,481 | 20th Moscow Open A | E04 |
| Oct 2023 | Sergey Volkov | 2,456 | 30th Chigorin Memorial Blitz | D12 |
| Jul 2023 | Andrei Belozerov | 2,453 | 76th ch-RUS Higher League | B40 |
| Jul 2024 | Tagir Salemgareev | 2,453 | 20th Moscow Open A | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 1,669 |
| Kstovo Russian Cup | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,313 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,180 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,081 |
| 76th ch-RUS Higher League | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,340 |
| 77th ch-RUS HL | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,266 |
| 20th Moscow Open A | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,515 |
| 21st Moscow Open A | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Kataev's chess games?
116 games by Aleksandr Kataev, from Jan 2014 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 Kataev has played.
What does Aleksandr Kataev play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Kataev opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Kataev answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Kataev play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Kataev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Kataev play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Kataev most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Aleksandr Kataev's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Kataev is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,250 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Aleksandr Kataev played?
Our database contains 116 games by Aleksandr Kataev, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 23 draws, 42 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Kataev?
116 games by Aleksandr Kataev 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.