Prepare against Aleksandr Serov
Russia · World #75,249 classical · FIDE ID 34177261
When preparing against Aleksandr Serov, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 52 games by Aleksandr Serov, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Serov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Serov 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 | 1,805 | 1,867 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,902 | Dec 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 15 | 7 | 30 | 28.8% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Serov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Serov's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 64.0% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 32.0% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 46.9% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Serov usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Serov usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nc6 (6% of these games) — Serov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Serov usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Serov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Serov usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Aleksandr Serov's chess games
All 52 games by Aleksandr Serov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Alena Zavgorodniaya | 2,105 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B16 |
| Oct 2019 | Aleksey G. Frolov | 2,093 | 27th Chigorin Memorial | B12 |
| Oct 2018 | Filipp Rudovskii | 2,054 | 26th Chigorin Memorial | B12 |
| Aug 2019 | Vladimir Dmitriev | 1,992 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | A07 |
| Oct 2017 | Dmitry Shmoilov | 1,962 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,826 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,813 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,764 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,801 |
| 24th Chigorin Memorial | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Serov's chess games?
52 games by Aleksandr Serov, from May 2015 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 Serov has played.
What does Aleksandr Serov play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Serov opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Serov answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Serov play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Serov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Keres Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Serov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Serov most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Aleksandr Serov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Serov is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Aleksandr Serov played?
Our database contains 52 games by Aleksandr Serov, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Serov?
52 games by Aleksandr Serov 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.