Prepare against Alex Fikiet
United States · World #12,562 classical · FIDE ID 2052717
When preparing against Alex Fikiet, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 609 games by Alex Fikiet, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alex Fikiet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Fikiet 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 | 2,135 | 2,250 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,231 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 609 | 240 | 63 | 306 | 39.4% |
| As White | 302 | 136 | 31 | 135 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 307 | 104 | 32 | 171 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Fikiet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Fikiet's side.
First moves as White (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 265 | 87.7% | 50.4% |
| d4 | 36 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Fikiet usually continues c3 (47.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Fikiet usually continues Bc4 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Fikiet usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Fikiet usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Fikiet usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Fikiet usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 63 | 42.3% | 41.3% |
| c5 | 58 | 38.9% | 44.8% |
| e5 | 19 | 12.8% | 28.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 65 | 61.9% | 41.5% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 29.5% | 40.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Alex Fikiet's chess games
All 609 games by Alex Fikiet in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 240 wins, 63 draws, 306 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 55 | 23/6/26 | 41.8% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 45 | 20/5/20 | 44.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 29 | 17/2/10 | 58.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 67 | 26/3/38 | 38.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 12/4/19 | 34.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ante Brkic | 2,598 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Jul 2013 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,597 | 41st World Open | A61 |
| Aug 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,591 | Titled Tue Early | B67 |
| Mar 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,556 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Jun 2024 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,528 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 554 | 243.5 | 2,207 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 22 | 12 | 2,345 |
| New York Marshall Spring IM | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,357 |
| ch-NORTH AMERICAN U16 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| USA tt | 2011 | 4 | 3 | 2,341 |
| Philadelphia Open | 2011 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-New York Marshall CC 106th | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,936 |
| 40th World Open | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,464 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Fikiet's chess games?
609 games by Alex Fikiet, from May 2010 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 Alex Fikiet has played.
What does Alex Fikiet play on the first move as White?
Across 302 games with White in our database, Alex Fikiet opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nc3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Fikiet answers 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alex Fikiet play as White?
As White, Alex Fikiet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (55 games, 41.8% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (45 games, 44.4% win rate); Bishop's Opening (29 games, 58.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 302 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Fikiet play as Black?
As Black, Alex Fikiet most often plays: Modern Defense (67 games, 38.8% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Albin Countergambit (22 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 307 games.
What is Alex Fikiet's FIDE rating?
Alex Fikiet is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Alex Fikiet played?
Our database contains 609 games by Alex Fikiet, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 240 wins, 63 draws, 306 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Fikiet?
609 games by Alex Fikiet 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.