Prepare against Aleksandr Makarov
Russia · World #51,266 classical · FIDE ID 4140672
Our database contains 34 games by Aleksandr Makarov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Makarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Makarov 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 | 1,888 | 2,296 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,757 | 2,209 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 2,151 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 29.4% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Makarov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Makarov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Makarov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Makarov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Makarov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Aleksandr Makarov's chess games
All 34 games by Aleksandr Makarov 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Viktor Berezin | 2,239 | Dubna | C42 |
| Feb 2007 | Grigory Kapranov | 2,208 | Dubna | D11 |
| Apr 2011 | Stewart K Fishburne | 2,093 | BCF-chT1d 1011 (4NCL) Demotion pool | B23 |
| Aug 2007 | Igor V. Popelyshev | 2,078 | Dubna Open | C60 |
| Feb 2007 | Alexey V Popov | 2,059 | Dubna | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubna Open | 2007 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,086 |
| Dubna | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,185 |
| ch-Northwest Seniors | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,864 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,996 |
| BCF-chT1d 1011 (4NCL) Demotion pool | 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2,493 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Makarov's chess games?
34 games by Aleksandr Makarov, 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 Makarov has played.
What does Aleksandr Makarov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Makarov opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Makarov answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Makarov play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Makarov's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Makarov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Makarov most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Aleksandr Makarov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Makarov is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,757 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Aleksandr Makarov played?
Our database contains 34 games by Aleksandr Makarov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Makarov?
34 games by Aleksandr Makarov 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.