Prepare against Aleksandr Salykin
Finland · World #54,992 classical · FIDE ID 44107730
When preparing against Aleksandr Salykin, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (27%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 80 games by Aleksandr Salykin, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Salykin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Salykin 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 | 2,057 | 2,145 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,974 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 1,974 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 23 | 21 | 36 | 28.8% |
| As White | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 45 | 11 | 8 | 26 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Salykin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Salykin's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 65.7% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 20.0% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 5 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Salykin usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Salykin usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Salykin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Salykin usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Salykin usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Salykin usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
Aleksandr Salykin's chess games
All 80 games by Aleksandr Salykin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Sep 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: 23 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,347 | Raahe Linnoitus 60 | A05 |
| Jul 2018 | Sergej M. Bystrov | 2,233 | 29th Pardubice Open Rapid | A48 |
| Mar 2019 | Jyrki Parkkinen | 2,148 | Kokkola We Kaarlen Open | A84 |
| Sep 2019 | Hannu Pihlajasalo | 2,146 | chT-FIN 1920 | D02 |
| Jul 2018 | Josef Ruzicka | 2,139 | 29th Pardubice Open Rapid | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,028 |
| Helsinki MatSK Open | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,878 |
| Helsinki EtVaS Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,974 |
| Jyvaskyla We JyS A | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,000 |
| Turku We TuTS Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| Raahe Linnoitus 60 | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2,373 |
| 40th Kuopio Open A | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,831 |
| Tampere TammerSh Fall-A | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Salykin's chess games?
80 games by Aleksandr Salykin, from Jan 2015 to Sep 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 Salykin has played.
What does Aleksandr Salykin play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Salykin opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Salykin answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Salykin play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Salykin's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Salykin play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Salykin most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Aleksandr Salykin's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Salykin is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Aleksandr Salykin played?
Our database contains 80 games by Aleksandr Salykin, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Salykin?
80 games by Aleksandr Salykin 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.