Prepare against Aleksej Litwak
FM · DEU · World #6,585 classical · FIDE ID 4677617
When preparing against Aleksej Litwak, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 611 games by Aleksej Litwak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksej Litwak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksej Litwak 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 | 2,233 | 2,326 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,341 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,286 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 611 | 220 | 197 | 194 | 36.0% |
| As White | 309 | 127 | 99 | 83 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 302 | 93 | 98 | 111 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksej Litwak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksej Litwak's side.
First moves as White (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 303 | 98.1% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Litwak usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Litwak usually continues d4 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Litwak usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Litwak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 98.5% | 48.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 63.1% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 33 | 32.0% | 34.8% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Aleksej Litwak's chess games
All 611 games by Aleksej Litwak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 220 wins, 197 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 55 | 26/12/17 | 47.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 45 | 19/14/12 | 42.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 2/9/9 | 10.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 14 | 2/11/1 | 14.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 18/15/20 | 34.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 52 | 16/19/17 | 30.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 3/13/10 | 11.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 14/3/8 | 56.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| D34 | English Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Judit Polgar | 2,728 | Maccabiah Simul | B45 |
| Mar 2006 | Levan Pantsulaia | 2,609 | 139th Champions Challenge | B19 |
| Oct 2008 | Joerg Hickl | 2,560 | BL2-West 0809 | B06 |
| Mar 2004 | Derek Gaede | 2,524 | ch-GER internet U25 | E39 |
| Jul 2007 | Valery Beim | 2,516 | EU Maccabi Games 12th | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unna Open | 2012 | 32 | 23.5 | 2,256 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 20 | 10 | 2,060 |
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2009 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,352 |
| Dortmund Open B | 1999 | 18 | 10 | 2,124 |
| ch-Dortmund | 2005 | 18 | 12 | 1,986 |
| ch-EU Internet qual | 2003 | 14 | 5 | 2,181 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2003 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,048 |
| Olomouc Ave Kontakt Cup | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,507 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksej Litwak's chess games?
611 games by Aleksej Litwak, from Apr 2003 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 Aleksej Litwak has played.
What does Aleksej Litwak play on the first move as White?
Across 309 games with White in our database, Aleksej Litwak opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksej Litwak answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Aleksej Litwak play as White?
As White, Aleksej Litwak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 47.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 309 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksej Litwak play as Black?
As Black, Aleksej Litwak most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (52 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (26 games, 11.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 302 games.
What is Aleksej Litwak's FIDE rating?
Aleksej Litwak is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Aleksej Litwak played?
Our database contains 611 games by Aleksej Litwak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 220 wins, 197 draws, 194 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksej Litwak?
611 games by Aleksej Litwak 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.