Prepare against Alex Abashev
Russia · World #43,197 classical · FIDE ID 4150392
Our database contains 43 games by Alex Abashev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Abashev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Abashev 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 | 1,921 | 2,345 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,090 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,114 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 37.2% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 22.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Abashev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Abashev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Abashev usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Abashev usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Abashev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Abashev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Alex Abashev's chess games
All 43 games by Alex Abashev 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: 16 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Anatoly Krutko | 2,422 | Gornozavodsk Europe-Asia Open | B38 |
| Nov 2009 | Andrey Zakharov | 2,228 | Gornozavodsk Europe-Asia Open | A02 |
| Jul 2009 | Artem Sazonov | 2,163 | Izhevsk Open | A29 |
| Nov 2009 | Viktor Inkin | 2,130 | Gornozavodsk Europe-Asia Open | D35 |
| Jul 2009 | Vitaliy Akimenko | 2,119 | Izhevsk Open | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gornozavodsk Europe-Asia Open | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,355 |
| Gornozavodsk Open | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,204 |
| Europe-Asia Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
| Izhevsk Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1993 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Moscow Open | 1994 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Abashev's chess games?
43 games by Alex Abashev, 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 Alex Abashev has played.
What does Alex Abashev play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Alex Abashev opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Abashev answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Alex Abashev play as White?
As White, Alex Abashev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Abashev play as Black?
As Black, Alex Abashev most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Alex Abashev's FIDE rating?
Alex Abashev is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Alex Abashev played?
Our database contains 43 games by Alex Abashev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Abashev?
43 games by Alex Abashev 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.