Prepare against Aleksandr Rubtsov
Russia · World #67,871 classical · FIDE ID 34179272
When preparing against Aleksandr Rubtsov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 66 games by Aleksandr Rubtsov, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Rubtsov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Rubtsov 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 | 1,829 | 1,986 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,042 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 21 | 14 | 31 | 31.8% |
| As White | 35 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Rubtsov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Rubtsov's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 44.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Rubtsov usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rubtsov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Rubtsov usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Aleksandr Rubtsov's chess games
All 66 games by Aleksandr Rubtsov in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Saveliy Golubov | 2,484 | St Petersburg Blitz | D00 |
| Oct 2018 | Anton Yatzenko | 2,351 | 26th Chigorin Memorial | B07 |
| Oct 2015 | Egor Chekletsov | 2,082 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | C42 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Sharikov | 2,073 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | E01 |
| Aug 2016 | Maksim Shinkevich | 2,052 | St Petersburg Summer Open | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,878 |
| 22nd Chigorin Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,909 |
| St Petersburg Summer Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,937 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,687 |
| 24th Chigorin Memorial | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 2,003 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,918 |
| St Petersburg Blitz | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Rubtsov's chess games?
66 games by Aleksandr Rubtsov, from Jun 2014 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 Rubtsov has played.
What does Aleksandr Rubtsov play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Rubtsov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Rubtsov answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Rubtsov play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Rubtsov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Rubtsov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Rubtsov most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Aleksandr Rubtsov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Rubtsov is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Aleksandr Rubtsov played?
Our database contains 66 games by Aleksandr Rubtsov, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Rubtsov?
66 games by Aleksandr Rubtsov 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.