Prepare against Aleksandr Lenderman
GM · United States · World #891 classical · FIDE ID 2021285
When preparing against Aleksandr Lenderman, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (35%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 36.1% over 61 games.
Our database contains 2,560 games by Aleksandr Lenderman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Lenderman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Lenderman 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 | 2,462 | 2,654 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,604 | 2,650 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,610 | 2,686 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,560 | 1,291 | 727 | 542 | 50.4% |
| As White | 1,291 | 693 | 357 | 241 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 1,269 | 598 | 370 | 301 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Lenderman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Lenderman's side.
First moves as White (1,291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 626 | 48.5% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 342 | 26.5% | 69.0% |
| e4 | 176 | 13.6% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 79 | 6.1% | 67.1% |
| b3 | 46 | 3.6% | 70.7% |
| g3 | 11 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Lenderman usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Lenderman usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lenderman usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Lenderman usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Lenderman usually continues e3 (74.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Lenderman usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (568 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 234 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 121 | 21.3% | 62.8% |
| e5 | 110 | 19.4% | 58.2% |
| c5 | 52 | 9.2% | 59.6% |
| d6 | 22 | 3.9% | 61.4% |
| d5 | 20 | 3.5% | 77.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (464 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 163 | 35.1% | 68.4% |
| Nf6 | 137 | 29.5% | 58.4% |
| d5 | 135 | 29.1% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 14 | 3.0% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 0.9% | 87.5% |
Aleksandr Lenderman's chess games
All 2,560 games by Aleksandr Lenderman 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: 1,291 wins, 727 draws, 542 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 142 | 93/21/28 | 65.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 117 | 67/31/19 | 57.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 88 | 51/21/16 | 58.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 81 | 44/26/11 | 54.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 76 | 34/27/15 | 44.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 75 | 36/28/11 | 48.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 45 | 28/9/8 | 62.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 39 | 15/16/8 | 38.5% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 37 | 17/13/7 | 45.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 37 | 26/4/7 | 70.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 65 | 24/18/23 | 36.9% |
| A40 | English Defense | 65 | 43/15/7 | 66.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 61 | 38/13/10 | 62.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 61 | 22/20/19 | 36.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 59 | 23/20/16 | 39.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 58 | 23/23/12 | 39.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 45 | 22/6/17 | 48.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 40 | 20/12/8 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 40 | 25/9/6 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 34 | 15/11/8 | 44.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,781 | PRO League Stage | B00 |
| Dec 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,777 | World Rapid 2024 | E14 |
| Dec 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,739 | World Blitz 2024 | A40 |
| Sep 2018 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue | A50 |
| Nov 2016 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,736 | Titled Tue | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 818 | 558 | 2,572 |
| ch-USA | 2022 | 88 | 42.5 | 2,634 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 83 | 56.5 | 2,646 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 32 | 17.5 | 2,632 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2017 | 29 | 20 | 2,544 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 27 | 20.5 | 2,662 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2004 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,441 |
| Charlotte Open | 2021 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,504 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maksim Chigaev (25 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (22 games) · Jeffery Xiong (19 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (18 games) · Gata Kamsky (17 games) · Renato Terry (17 games) · Samuel Sevian (14 games) · Ray Robson (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Lenderman's chess games?
2,560 games by Aleksandr Lenderman, 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 Lenderman has played.
What does Aleksandr Lenderman play on the first move as White?
Across 1,291 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Lenderman opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Lenderman answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Lenderman play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Lenderman's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (142 games, 65.5% win rate); Slav Defense (117 games, 57.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (88 games, 58.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,291 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Lenderman play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Lenderman most often plays: Slav Defense (65 games, 36.9% win rate); English Defense (65 games, 66.2% win rate); French Defense (61 games, 62.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,269 games.
What is Aleksandr Lenderman's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Lenderman is currently rated 2,462 in classical chess, 2,604 in rapid and 2,610 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,654 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Aleksandr Lenderman played?
Our database contains 2,560 games by Aleksandr Lenderman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,291 wins, 727 draws, 542 losses (50.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Lenderman?
2,560 games by Aleksandr Lenderman 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.