Prepare against Aleksey Sorokin
GM · Russia · World #495 classical · FIDE ID 24176460
When preparing against Aleksey Sorokin, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as White, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 904 games by Aleksey Sorokin, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksey Sorokin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksey Sorokin 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 | 2,513 | 2,555 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,556 | 2,585 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,444 | 2,558 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 904 | 461 | 234 | 209 | 51.0% |
| As White | 468 | 258 | 123 | 87 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 436 | 203 | 111 | 122 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksey Sorokin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksey Sorokin's side.
First moves as White (468 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 397 | 84.8% | 67.5% |
| e4 | 48 | 10.3% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 19 | 4.1% | 76.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 67.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sorokin usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sorokin usually continues c4 (69.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sorokin usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sorokin usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sorokin usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Sorokin usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 102 | 50.0% | 64.2% |
| c5 | 86 | 42.2% | 57.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 7.4% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 133 | 91.1% | 59.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 8.2% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Aleksey Sorokin's chess games
All 904 games by Aleksey Sorokin in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 461 wins, 234 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 62 | 34/18/10 | 54.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 46 | 28/13/5 | 60.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 28/6/7 | 68.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 35 | 16/11/8 | 45.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 17/9/6 | 53.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 13/12/5 | 43.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 16/7/3 | 61.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 11/6/0 | 64.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 60 | 27/16/17 | 45.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 39 | 17/14/8 | 43.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 36 | 21/5/10 | 58.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 16/9/11 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 29 | 14/5/10 | 48.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,728 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Oct 2020 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,726 | Titled Tue | D85 |
| Apr 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,726 | Titled Tue | D72 |
| Sep 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,675 | US Collegiate Rapid | E12 |
| Oct 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,674 | Titled Tue | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 345 | 222.5 | 2,508 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 25 | 17 | 2,602 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2024 | 24 | 19 | 2,605 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2021 | 18 | 12 | 2,605 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2021 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,577 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 15 | 9 | 2,435 |
| RUS Cup final | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 2,640 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksey Sorokin's chess games?
904 games by Aleksey Sorokin, from Jul 2011 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 Sorokin has played.
What does Aleksey Sorokin play on the first move as White?
Across 468 games with White in our database, Aleksey Sorokin opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksey Sorokin answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Aleksey Sorokin play as White?
As White, Aleksey Sorokin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (62 games, 54.8% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 60.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (41 games, 68.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 468 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksey Sorokin play as Black?
As Black, Aleksey Sorokin most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (60 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (36 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 436 games.
What is Aleksey Sorokin's FIDE rating?
Aleksey Sorokin is currently rated 2,513 in classical chess, 2,556 in rapid and 2,444 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,555 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Aleksey Sorokin played?
Our database contains 904 games by Aleksey Sorokin, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 461 wins, 234 draws, 209 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksey Sorokin?
904 games by Aleksey Sorokin 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.