Prepare against Aleksandr Petrov
Estonia · World #49,794 classical · FIDE ID 4501136
Our database contains 41 games by Aleksandr Petrov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Petrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Petrov 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 | 1,894 | 2,019 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,980 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,740 | 1,948 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 41.5% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Petrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Petrov's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Petrov usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Petrov usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Petrov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Petrov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Aleksandr Petrov's chess games
All 41 games by Aleksandr Petrov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Hendrik Olde | 2,309 | Hiiumaa Suvi Open | B06 |
| Jul 2010 | Veli-Matti Vuorisalo | 2,155 | 2nd Tallinn CSIT | B76 |
| Mar 2015 | Wolfgang Bunk | 1,966 | Regionalliga NO 1415 | E52 |
| Jan 2015 | Nikolai Kendzia | 1,889 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1415 | C02 |
| Aug 2008 | Evgeny Kochetov | 1,874 | Astrakhan Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-RUS U14 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,895 |
| Astrakhan Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,124 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| Hiiumaa Suvi Open | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 2,003 |
| 2nd Tallinn CSIT | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,142 |
| 20th chT-EST | 2005 | 3 | 1 | 2,099 |
| Keres Memorial Rapid 28th | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,608 |
| Keres Memorial Rapid Qualifier 22nd | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Petrov's chess games?
41 games by Aleksandr Petrov, from Oct 2004 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 Petrov has played.
What does Aleksandr Petrov play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Petrov opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Petrov answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Petrov play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Petrov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Petrov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Petrov most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Aleksandr Petrov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Petrov is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,740 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (May 2011).
How many games has Aleksandr Petrov played?
Our database contains 41 games by Aleksandr Petrov, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Petrov?
41 games by Aleksandr Petrov 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.