Prepare against Aleksandra Samaganova
WFM · Kyrgyzstan · World #38,412 classical · FIDE ID 13800221
When preparing against Aleksandra Samaganova, expect 1.c4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,291 games by Aleksandra Samaganova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandra Samaganova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandra Samaganova 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 | 1,943 | 2,109 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 2,032 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,038 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,291 | 440 | 119 | 732 | 34.1% |
| As White | 639 | 242 | 66 | 331 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 652 | 198 | 53 | 401 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandra Samaganova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandra Samaganova's side.
First moves as White (639 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 626 | 98.0% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 1.1% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 0.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Samaganova usually continues Nc3 (40.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Samaganova usually continues Nc3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Samaganova usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Samaganova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Samaganova usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Samaganova usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 286 | 86.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 44 | 13.3% | 42.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 180 | 84.9% | 28.1% |
| e6 | 30 | 14.2% | 21.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Aleksandra Samaganova's chess games
All 1,291 games by Aleksandra Samaganova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 440 wins, 119 draws, 732 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 214 | 68/28/118 | 31.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 169 | 63/22/84 | 37.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 98 | 44/5/49 | 44.9% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 39 | 23/0/16 | 59.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 30 | 12/4/14 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 29 | 13/1/15 | 44.8% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 28 | 13/1/14 | 46.4% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 206 | 72/13/121 | 35.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 67 | 17/6/44 | 25.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 40 | 19/3/18 | 47.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 39 | 14/1/24 | 35.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 34 | 6/3/25 | 17.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 7/2/17 | 26.9% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 5/0/15 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 2/0/14 | 12.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Gleb Dudin | 2,577 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A16 |
| May 2023 | Alexander Goldin | 2,542 | Titled Tue Early | E14 |
| May 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,484 | Speed Chess w Q3 | B40 |
| Oct 2018 | Deimante Daulyte-Cornette | 2,462 | Olympiad Women-43 | A15 |
| Jan 2023 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 796 | 269.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-KGZ w | 2024 | 37 | 29 | 1,968 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,055 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 11 | 2,251 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,895 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 1,904 |
| Speed Chess Q1 | 2022 | 13 | 2 | 1,922 |
| Motiva Online Blitz w | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandra Samaganova's chess games?
1,291 games by Aleksandra Samaganova, from Apr 2003 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 Aleksandra Samaganova has played.
What does Aleksandra Samaganova play on the first move as White?
Across 639 games with White in our database, Aleksandra Samaganova opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandra Samaganova answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...b6 (0% of games).
What openings does Aleksandra Samaganova play as White?
As White, Aleksandra Samaganova's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (214 games, 31.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (169 games, 37.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (98 games, 44.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 639 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandra Samaganova play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandra Samaganova most often plays: Sicilian (206 games, 35.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (67 games, 25.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (40 games, 47.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 652 games.
What is Aleksandra Samaganova's FIDE rating?
Aleksandra Samaganova is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Aleksandra Samaganova played?
Our database contains 1,291 games by Aleksandra Samaganova, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 440 wins, 119 draws, 732 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandra Samaganova?
1,291 games by Aleksandra Samaganova 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.