Prepare against Aleksandr Ostrovskiy
IM · United States · World #2,128 classical · FIDE ID 2034239
Our database contains 1,253 games by Aleksandr Ostrovskiy, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Ostrovskiy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Ostrovskiy 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 | 2,376 | 2,453 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,376 | 2,450 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,396 | 2,427 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,253 | 499 | 394 | 360 | 39.8% |
| As White | 626 | 273 | 205 | 148 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 627 | 226 | 189 | 212 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Ostrovskiy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Ostrovskiy's side.
First moves as White (626 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 408 | 65.2% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 167 | 26.7% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 34 | 5.4% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 2.4% | 56.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ostrovskiy usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ostrovskiy usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ostrovskiy usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Ostrovskiy usually continues Bf4 (63.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ostrovskiy usually continues Bf4 (65.9% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Ostrovskiy usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 163 | 57.4% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 62 | 21.8% | 61.3% |
| e6 | 38 | 13.4% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 17 | 6.0% | 35.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 105 | 52.2% | 51.4% |
| Nf6 | 77 | 38.3% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 18 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Aleksandr Ostrovskiy's chess games
All 1,253 games by Aleksandr Ostrovskiy in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 499 wins, 394 draws, 360 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 121 | 72/12/37 | 59.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 49 | 11/26/12 | 22.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 38 | 18/14/6 | 47.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 31 | 9/14/8 | 29.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 6/14/7 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 20/1/5 | 76.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 62 | 20/23/19 | 32.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 55 | 33/3/19 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 54 | 18/17/19 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 3/21/11 | 8.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 25 | 14/3/8 | 56.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 18 | 14/2/2 | 77.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Hary Kane | 2,665 | Titled Tue | A80 |
| May 2020 | Nils Grandelius | 2,651 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Jul 2013 | Vadim Milov | 2,643 | 41st World Open | D12 |
| Jul 2016 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,641 | ch-USA U20 | B51 |
| Aug 2013 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,636 | 2nd Washington Open | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 442 | 281 | 2,446 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer GM | 2020 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,512 |
| ch-USA U20 | 2016 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,348 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring GM A | 2022 | 18 | 7 | 2,358 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Winter GM | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,475 |
| New York Spring GM-A | 2023 | 18 | 7 | 2,353 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring GM | 2021 | 18 | 7 | 2,349 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 15 | 11 | 2,443 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kassa Korley (13 games) · Shankar Gauri (10 games) · Brandon Jacobson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Ostrovskiy's chess games?
1,253 games by Aleksandr Ostrovskiy, from Jan 2008 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 Ostrovskiy has played.
What does Aleksandr Ostrovskiy play on the first move as White?
Across 626 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Ostrovskiy opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Ostrovskiy answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Ostrovskiy play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Ostrovskiy's most-played openings in our database are: London System (121 games, 59.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (49 games, 22.4% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 626 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Ostrovskiy play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Ostrovskiy most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (62 games, 32.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (55 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (54 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 627 games.
What is Aleksandr Ostrovskiy's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Ostrovskiy is currently rated 2,376 in classical chess, 2,376 in rapid and 2,396 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,453 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Aleksandr Ostrovskiy played?
Our database contains 1,253 games by Aleksandr Ostrovskiy, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 499 wins, 394 draws, 360 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Ostrovskiy?
1,253 games by Aleksandr Ostrovskiy 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.