Prepare against Aleksey Gusarov
Russia · World #12,200 classical · FIDE ID 24166235
Our database contains 194 games by Aleksey Gusarov, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksey Gusarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksey Gusarov 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 | 2,139 | 2,258 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,186 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,153 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 63 | 48 | 83 | 32.5% |
| As White | 95 | 33 | 21 | 41 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 99 | 30 | 27 | 42 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksey Gusarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksey Gusarov's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 83.2% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 7.4% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.4% | 21.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gusarov usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gusarov usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gusarov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Gusarov usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Gusarov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Gusarov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 50.0% | 44.2% |
| c6 | 19 | 36.5% | 26.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 67.7% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 22.6% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Aleksey Gusarov's chess games
All 194 games by Aleksey Gusarov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 63 wins, 48 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Kirill Kotlyar | 2,390 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | B07 |
| Jun 2019 | Alexander Demianjuk | 2,338 | 23rd Voronezh Open A | B31 |
| Jul 2016 | Aleksandr Borodkin | 2,334 | 6th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | B22 |
| Jul 2017 | Andrei Purygin | 2,318 | 7th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | A07 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexandr Truskavetsky | 2,307 | TCh-RUS HL 2026 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 11 | 2,084 |
| chT-RUS U20 | 2014 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,162 |
| chT-RUS U18 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,191 |
| 7th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,301 |
| 2nd Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,385 |
| 1st Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,865 |
| Samara Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,899 |
| ch-Samara | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksey Gusarov's chess games?
194 games by Aleksey Gusarov, from Jul 2010 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 Aleksey Gusarov has played.
What does Aleksey Gusarov play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Aleksey Gusarov opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksey Gusarov answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Aleksey Gusarov play as White?
As White, Aleksey Gusarov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksey Gusarov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksey Gusarov most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Aleksey Gusarov's FIDE rating?
Aleksey Gusarov is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Aleksey Gusarov played?
Our database contains 194 games by Aleksey Gusarov, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 48 draws, 83 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksey Gusarov?
194 games by Aleksey Gusarov 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.