Prepare against Aleksej Aleksandrov
GM · Belarus · World #1,093 classical · FIDE ID 13500139
When preparing against Aleksej Aleksandrov, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 29.9% over 331 games.
Our database contains 3,965 games by Aleksej Aleksandrov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksej Aleksandrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksej Aleksandrov 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 | 2,444 | 2,679 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,424 | 2,619 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,606 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,965 | 1,777 | 1,482 | 706 | 44.8% |
| As White | 1,977 | 1,005 | 675 | 297 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 1,988 | 772 | 807 | 409 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksej Aleksandrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksej Aleksandrov's side.
First moves as White (1,976 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,770 | 89.6% | 68.1% |
| c4 | 99 | 5.0% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 73 | 3.7% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 24 | 1.2% | 60.4% |
| f4 | 8 | 0.4% | 81.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 68.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Aleksandrov usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Aleksandrov usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Aleksandrov usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Aleksandrov usually continues Nc3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Aleksandrov usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Aleksandrov usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (956 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 935 | 97.8% | 59.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 0.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 0.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (658 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 493 | 74.9% | 57.8% |
| d5 | 156 | 23.7% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Aleksej Aleksandrov's chess games
All 3,965 games by Aleksej Aleksandrov 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: 1,777 wins, 1,482 draws, 706 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 387 | 174/147/66 | 45.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 305 | 148/112/45 | 48.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 175 | 103/49/23 | 58.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 108 | 60/34/14 | 55.6% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 107 | 70/22/15 | 65.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 102 | 67/26/9 | 65.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 77 | 26/41/10 | 33.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 56 | 26/15/15 | 46.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 51 | 27/14/10 | 52.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 46 | 31/12/3 | 67.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 331 | 99/170/62 | 29.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 226 | 75/112/39 | 33.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 135 | 51/58/26 | 37.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 109 | 53/38/18 | 48.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 98 | 55/22/21 | 56.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 97 | 44/33/20 | 45.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 96 | 40/35/21 | 41.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 93 | 33/35/25 | 35.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 67 | 25/23/19 | 37.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 55 | 18/25/12 | 32.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,756 | FIDE World Cup-A | C37 |
| Sep 2016 | Chao b Li | 2,746 | Olympiad-42 | D00 |
| Dec 2016 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,726 | Wch Blitz | A45 |
| Dec 2016 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,711 | Wch Rapid | E04 |
| Jun 2014 | Yuriy Kryvoruchko | 2,707 | 8th Wch Blitz | E49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BLR | 2023 | 64 | 41 | 2,527 |
| Minsk Open | 2025 | 64 | 48 | 2,461 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2019 | 59 | 41 | 2,555 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2024 | 56 | 32 | 2,619 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 45 | 25 | 2,418 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 42 | 19 | 2,499 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2019 | 40 | 21 | 2,490 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 40 | 29 | 2,532 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kirill Stupak (29 games) · Alexei Fedorov (28 games) · Viachaslau Zarubitski (21 games) · Vladislav Kovalev (19 games) · Mihail Nikitenko (17 games) · Pavel Ponkratov (13 games) · Sanan Sjugirov (13 games) · Victor Bologan (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksej Aleksandrov's chess games?
3,965 games by Aleksej Aleksandrov, 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 Aleksej Aleksandrov has played.
What does Aleksej Aleksandrov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,976 games with White in our database, Aleksej Aleksandrov opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksej Aleksandrov answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Aleksej Aleksandrov play as White?
As White, Aleksej Aleksandrov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (387 games, 45.0% win rate); Slav Defense (305 games, 48.5% win rate); Indian Defense (175 games, 58.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,977 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksej Aleksandrov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksej Aleksandrov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (331 games, 29.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (226 games, 33.2% win rate); Catalan (135 games, 37.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,988 games.
What is Aleksej Aleksandrov's FIDE rating?
Aleksej Aleksandrov is currently rated 2,444 in classical chess, 2,424 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,679 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Aleksej Aleksandrov played?
Our database contains 3,965 games by Aleksej Aleksandrov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,777 wins, 1,482 draws, 706 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksej Aleksandrov?
3,965 games by Aleksej Aleksandrov 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.