Prepare against Aleksey Kainov
Russia · World #54,427 classical · FIDE ID 4162463
When preparing against Aleksey Kainov, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Aleksey Kainov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksey Kainov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksey Kainov 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 | 1,876 | 2,272 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,194 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 59 | 61 | 44 | 36.0% |
| As White | 81 | 32 | 26 | 23 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 83 | 27 | 35 | 21 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksey Kainov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksey Kainov's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 74.1% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 10 | 12.3% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 9.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Kainov usually continues c4 (46.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kainov usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kainov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Kainov usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Kainov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Kainov usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 84.0% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 70.8% | 61.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
Aleksey Kainov's chess games
All 164 games by Aleksey Kainov 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: 59 wins, 61 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Vladimir Afromeev | 2,563 | RUS-Cup sf 06 | C43 |
| Jan 2000 | Dmitri Saulin | 2,438 | Tula Open | A33 |
| Dec 2005 | Gennady Sergeev | 2,412 | RUS Fed Cup final | C51 |
| Jan 2000 | Vladimir P Vasiliev | 2,397 | Tula Open | E62 |
| Mar 2002 | Mikhail Soloviov | 2,345 | Tula Suetin Memorial Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tula Region | 2014 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,192 |
| ch-Tula CC | 2006 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,203 |
| Tula Suetin Memorial Open | 2006 | 18 | 10 | 2,211 |
| RUS Fed Cup final | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,249 |
| Tula Timashkov Memorial | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-Tula Club Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 2,182 |
| Russia CC Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-RUS Central Region | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksey Kainov's chess games?
164 games by Aleksey Kainov, 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 Aleksey Kainov has played.
What does Aleksey Kainov play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Aleksey Kainov opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksey Kainov answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Aleksey Kainov play as White?
As White, Aleksey Kainov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksey Kainov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksey Kainov most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Aleksey Kainov's FIDE rating?
Aleksey Kainov is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,272 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Aleksey Kainov played?
Our database contains 164 games by Aleksey Kainov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 61 draws, 44 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksey Kainov?
164 games by Aleksey Kainov 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.