Prepare against Alex Averbukh
CM · Japan · World #13,339 classical · FIDE ID 2028255
When preparing against Alex Averbukh, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 121 games by Alex Averbukh, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Averbukh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Averbukh 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 | 2,124 | 2,223 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,124 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 54 | 21 | 46 | 44.6% |
| As White | 59 | 27 | 12 | 20 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 62 | 27 | 9 | 26 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Averbukh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Averbukh's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 83.1% | 59.2% |
| b3 | 10 | 16.9% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Averbukh usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Averbukh usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Averbukh usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 17% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Averbukh usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Averbukh usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Averbukh usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 44.4% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 29.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 50.0% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Alex Averbukh's chess games
All 121 games by Alex Averbukh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 54 wins, 21 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Nebojsa Nikcevic | 2,427 | Olympiad-41 | A10 |
| Sep 2016 | Saparmyrat Atabayev | 2,406 | Olympiad-42 | D02 |
| Feb 1999 | Todd Lunna | 2,263 | USA-chT Amateur East | C02 |
| May 2023 | Kohei Yamada | 2,207 | ch-JPN | C02 |
| Aug 2022 | Wim Blijstra | 2,198 | Olympiad-44 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN | 2025 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-JPN 52nd | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,058 |
| ch-JPN 46th | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,108 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| Japan Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,234 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,801 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Averbukh's chess games?
121 games by Alex Averbukh, from Jan 2006 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 Averbukh has played.
What does Alex Averbukh play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Alex Averbukh opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Averbukh answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games).
What openings does Alex Averbukh play as White?
As White, Alex Averbukh's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Averbukh play as Black?
As Black, Alex Averbukh most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Alex Averbukh's FIDE rating?
Alex Averbukh is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Alex Averbukh played?
Our database contains 121 games by Alex Averbukh, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 21 draws, 46 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Averbukh?
121 games by Alex Averbukh 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.