Prepare against Aleksei Korolev
New Zealand · World #114,617 classical · FIDE ID 4324820
When preparing against Aleksei Korolev, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (80%).
Our database contains 35 games by Aleksei Korolev, covering Jan 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksei Korolev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksei Korolev 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 | 1,688 | 1,721 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,691 | 1,739 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,605 | 1,653 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 25.7% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksei Korolev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksei Korolev's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Korolev usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Korolev usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Korolev usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 4 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Aleksei Korolev's chess games
All 35 games by Aleksei Korolev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Mark J. Le Brocq | 2,121 | NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Alex Nagorski | 1,937 | ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Autumn | B00 |
| May 2026 | Asher Kirschbaum | 1,666 | Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | May | C56 |
| Apr 2026 | Oliver Junhao Xiao | 1,640 | NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Olivia Li | 1,601 | Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | March | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,682 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | May | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,830 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | March | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,860 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Autumn | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
| NZ North Island Championship 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,563 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,777 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Autumn Rapid | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,437 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Winter | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,535 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksei Korolev's chess games?
35 games by Aleksei Korolev, from Jan 2024 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 Aleksei Korolev has played.
What does Aleksei Korolev play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Aleksei Korolev opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksei Korolev answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...Nc6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Aleksei Korolev play as White?
As White, Aleksei Korolev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksei Korolev play as Black?
As Black, Aleksei Korolev most often plays: Mikenas Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Aleksei Korolev's FIDE rating?
Aleksei Korolev is currently rated 1,688 in classical chess, 1,691 in rapid and 1,605 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,721 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Aleksei Korolev played?
Our database contains 35 games by Aleksei Korolev, covering Jan 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksei Korolev?
35 games by Aleksei Korolev 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.