Prepare against Aleksandr Rakhmanov
GM · FIDE · World #184 classical · FIDE ID 4173708
Our database contains 462 games by Aleksandr Rakhmanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Rakhmanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Rakhmanov 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 | 2,590 | 2,676 | Jun 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,521 | 2,721 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,503 | 2,704 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 462 | 252 | 63 | 146 | 54.5% |
| As White | 235 | 132 | 33 | 70 | 56.2% |
| As Black | 227 | 120 | 30 | 76 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Rakhmanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Rakhmanov's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 185 | 78.7% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 25 | 10.6% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 6.8% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.0% | 71.4% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Rakhmanov usually continues Nc3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Rakhmanov usually continues e4 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rakhmanov usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rakhmanov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Rakhmanov usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Rakhmanov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 79.6% | 61.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 16.7% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 85.9% | 62.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.9% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Aleksandr Rakhmanov's chess games
All 462 games by Aleksandr Rakhmanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 252 wins, 63 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | English Opening | 69 | 38/10/21 | 55.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 49 | 29/7/13 | 59.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 73 | 43/6/24 | 58.9% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 35 | 18/9/8 | 51.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/1/5 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Vincent Keymer | 2,773 | Titled Tue | A20 |
| Dec 2025 | Anish Giri | 2,760 | World Blitz 2025 | D06 |
| Nov 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,737 | Titled Tue Early | A22 |
| Mar 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,735 | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 | B29 |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,732 | Titled Tue | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 331 | 212.5 | 2,510 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 9 | 2,512 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,531 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 2,556 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,475 |
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 8 | 2,556 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,453 |
| 3rd Al-Beruniy Challenger | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Rakhmanov's chess games?
462 games by Aleksandr Rakhmanov, from Apr 2003 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 Rakhmanov has played.
What does Aleksandr Rakhmanov play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Rakhmanov opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Rakhmanov answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Rakhmanov play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Rakhmanov's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (69 games, 55.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (49 games, 59.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Rakhmanov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Rakhmanov most often plays: Sicilian (73 games, 58.9% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Aleksandr Rakhmanov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Rakhmanov is currently rated 2,590 in classical chess, 2,521 in rapid and 2,503 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,676 (Jun 2017).
How many games has Aleksandr Rakhmanov played?
Our database contains 462 games by Aleksandr Rakhmanov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 252 wins, 63 draws, 146 losses (54.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Rakhmanov?
462 games by Aleksandr Rakhmanov 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.