Prepare against Aleksandrs Jazdanovs
CM · LVA · World #29,651 classical · FIDE ID 11604492
When preparing against Aleksandrs Jazdanovs, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 341 games by Aleksandrs Jazdanovs, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandrs Jazdanovs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandrs Jazdanovs 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 | 1,988 | 2,293 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,193 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,162 | 2,180 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 112 | 90 | 139 | 32.8% |
| As White | 169 | 53 | 48 | 68 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 172 | 59 | 42 | 71 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandrs Jazdanovs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandrs Jazdanovs's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 74.0% | 42.8% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 17.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 42.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Jazdanovs usually continues Nf3 (40.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Jazdanovs usually continues Nf3 (32.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Jazdanovs usually continues d4 (64.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Jazdanovs usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Jazdanovs usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Jazdanovs usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 52.1% | 49.0% |
| c6 | 18 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 13.5% | 69.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 11.5% | 68.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.1% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 96.1% | 45.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Aleksandrs Jazdanovs's chess games
All 341 games by Aleksandrs Jazdanovs in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 112 wins, 90 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Sebastien Maze | 2,547 | 18th Menton Open | A30 |
| May 2017 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,490 | ch-LAT | B43 |
| Jun 2018 | Julio Suarez Gomez | 2,487 | 10th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | B47 |
| Jun 2018 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,468 | 10th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | B07 |
| Dec 2017 | Jure Zorko | 2,457 | ch-EU blitz | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 44 | 15 | 2,066 |
| ch-LAT | 2022 | 36 | 18 | 2,202 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,106 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,740 |
| Mikhail Tal Blitz | 2020 | 15 | 9 | 2,208 |
| chT-LAT | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 2,134 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,661 |
| 23rd ch-EU U10 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,651 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandrs Jazdanovs's chess games?
341 games by Aleksandrs Jazdanovs, from Dec 2012 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 Aleksandrs Jazdanovs has played.
What does Aleksandrs Jazdanovs play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Aleksandrs Jazdanovs opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandrs Jazdanovs answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Aleksandrs Jazdanovs play as White?
As White, Aleksandrs Jazdanovs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandrs Jazdanovs play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandrs Jazdanovs most often plays: Benoni Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Aleksandrs Jazdanovs's FIDE rating?
Aleksandrs Jazdanovs is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,162 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Aleksandrs Jazdanovs played?
Our database contains 341 games by Aleksandrs Jazdanovs, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 90 draws, 139 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandrs Jazdanovs?
341 games by Aleksandrs Jazdanovs 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.