Prepare against Aleksey Prokhorov
FM · FIDE · World #3,393 classical · FIDE ID 34394273
When preparing against Aleksey Prokhorov, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 222 games by Aleksey Prokhorov, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksey Prokhorov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksey Prokhorov 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 | 2,324 | 2,324 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,362 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,317 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 89 | 58 | 75 | 40.1% |
| As White | 107 | 48 | 31 | 28 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 115 | 41 | 27 | 47 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksey Prokhorov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksey Prokhorov's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 65.4% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 34.6% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Prokhorov usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Prokhorov usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Prokhorov usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Prokhorov usually continues g3 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Prokhorov usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Prokhorov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 98.2% | 44.5% |
Aleksey Prokhorov's chess games
All 222 games by Aleksey Prokhorov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 89 wins, 58 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,620 | TCh-RUS Premier 2026 | A16 |
| Jul 2025 | Jinshi Bai | 2,571 | RUS-CHN Stars Rapid | C43 |
| Sep 2023 | Ilia Iljiushenok | 2,547 | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | D26 |
| Aug 2025 | Giga Quparadze | 2,525 | 18th Poti Open | B42 |
| Aug 2025 | Luka Paichadze | 2,520 | 18th Poti Open | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 80 | 42 | 2,297 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,172 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,488 |
| Wch U14 | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,367 |
| RUS-CHN Stars Blitz | 2025 | 10 | 1.5 | 2,291 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B16 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,171 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,344 |
| TCh-RUS Premier | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,457 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jinshi Bai (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksey Prokhorov's chess games?
222 games by Aleksey Prokhorov, from Feb 2019 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 Aleksey Prokhorov has played.
What does Aleksey Prokhorov play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Aleksey Prokhorov opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksey Prokhorov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games).
What openings does Aleksey Prokhorov play as White?
As White, Aleksey Prokhorov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Attack (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksey Prokhorov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksey Prokhorov most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 43.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Aleksey Prokhorov's FIDE rating?
Aleksey Prokhorov is currently rated 2,324 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Aleksey Prokhorov played?
Our database contains 222 games by Aleksey Prokhorov, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 58 draws, 75 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksey Prokhorov?
222 games by Aleksey Prokhorov 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.