Prepare against Aleksey Goganov
GM · Russia · World #537 classical · FIDE ID 24109959
When preparing against Aleksey Goganov, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense as Black, 24.5% over 53 games.
Our database contains 2,230 games by Aleksey Goganov, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksey Goganov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksey Goganov 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 | 2,507 | 2,643 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,454 | 2,602 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,424 | 2,613 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,230 | 951 | 903 | 376 | 42.6% |
| As White | 1,136 | 541 | 451 | 144 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 1,094 | 410 | 452 | 232 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksey Goganov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksey Goganov's side.
First moves as White (1,136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 667 | 58.7% | 67.5% |
| e4 | 239 | 21.0% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 148 | 13.0% | 69.9% |
| c4 | 77 | 6.8% | 72.1% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 67.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Goganov usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Goganov usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Goganov usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Goganov usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Goganov usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Goganov usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (487 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 234 | 48.0% | 54.9% |
| c5 | 155 | 31.8% | 66.1% |
| e6 | 76 | 15.6% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 14 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (403 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 230 | 57.1% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 169 | 41.9% | 51.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
Aleksey Goganov's chess games
All 2,230 games by Aleksey Goganov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Aug 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: 951 wins, 903 draws, 376 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 106 | 58/38/10 | 54.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 102 | 39/53/10 | 38.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 69 | 37/25/7 | 53.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 67 | 27/28/12 | 40.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 65 | 28/23/14 | 43.1% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 56 | 31/20/5 | 55.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 23/13/4 | 57.5% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 23/12/4 | 59.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 15/14/7 | 41.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 32 | 8/16/8 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 114 | 33/53/28 | 28.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 57 | 19/21/17 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 53 | 13/31/9 | 24.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 48 | 15/22/11 | 31.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 44 | 21/20/3 | 47.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 22/13/8 | 51.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 41 | 22/13/6 | 53.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 17/10/8 | 48.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 13/14/7 | 38.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 34 | 11/13/10 | 32.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,745 | RUS Cup final | A43 |
| Sep 2013 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,710 | Chepukaitis Memorial Blitz Final | A04 |
| Jul 2018 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,708 | chT-TUR | C26 |
| Apr 2023 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,706 | Kazakhstan Cup | B31 |
| Mar 2014 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,704 | 15th ch-EU | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUS Cup final | 2022 | 34 | 16.5 | 2,575 |
| St Petersburg Rapid | 2023 | 33 | 23 | 2,493 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 32 | 19 | 2,570 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 28 | 20.5 | 2,613 |
| chT-RUS Clubs U18 | 2009 | 26 | 16 | 2,321 |
| St Petersburg Blitz | 2023 | 22 | 13 | 2,548 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2015 | 21 | 15 | 2,426 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 21 | 10 | 2,539 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Evgeny A. Levin (19 games) · Maxim Matlakov (19 games) · Ivan Rozum (19 games) · Kirill Shubin (19 games) · Nikita Afanasiev (18 games) · Evgeny Alekseev (16 games) · Vladimir Fedoseev (16 games) · Sanan Sjugirov (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksey Goganov's chess games?
2,230 games by Aleksey Goganov, from Jan 2005 to Aug 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 Aleksey Goganov has played.
What does Aleksey Goganov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,136 games with White in our database, Aleksey Goganov opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksey Goganov answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Aleksey Goganov play as White?
As White, Aleksey Goganov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (106 games, 54.7% win rate); Catalan (102 games, 38.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (69 games, 53.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksey Goganov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksey Goganov most often plays: Slav Defense (114 games, 28.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (57 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (53 games, 24.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,094 games.
What is Aleksey Goganov's FIDE rating?
Aleksey Goganov is currently rated 2,507 in classical chess, 2,454 in rapid and 2,424 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,643 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Aleksey Goganov played?
Our database contains 2,230 games by Aleksey Goganov, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 951 wins, 903 draws, 376 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksey Goganov?
2,230 games by Aleksey Goganov 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.