Prepare against Alex Jian
United States · World #23,042 classical · FIDE ID 30901022
Our database contains 586 games by Alex Jian, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Jian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Jian 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 | 2,033 | 2,181 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,111 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 586 | 210 | 74 | 302 | 35.8% |
| As White | 299 | 117 | 36 | 146 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 287 | 93 | 38 | 156 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Jian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Jian's side.
First moves as White (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 180 | 60.2% | 46.1% |
| Nf3 | 96 | 32.1% | 42.2% |
| g3 | 8 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| f3 | 4 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 4 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 46.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Jian usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Jian usually continues c4 (48.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Jian usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Jian usually continues b3 (37.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Jian usually continues b3 (37.9% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Jian usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 124 | 91.2% | 44.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.1% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 66.3% | 34.3% |
| d5 | 28 | 27.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Alex Jian's chess games
All 586 games by Alex Jian in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 210 wins, 74 draws, 302 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 47 | 14/11/22 | 29.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 45 | 18/5/22 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 29 | 9/4/16 | 31.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 14/0/7 | 66.7% |
| E90 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 46 | 10/8/28 | 21.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 42 | 17/4/21 | 40.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/4/16 | 35.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Daniil Dubov | 2,702 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| May 2022 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,586 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| May 2022 | Alexandr Fier | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | D41 |
| Jun 2020 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,552 | Titled Tue | E32 |
| Apr 2020 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,525 | Titled Tue | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 532 | 222.5 | 2,202 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,267 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,099 |
| 3rd Washington Congress | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,378 |
| ch-USA Online Swiss 2400+ | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2,232 |
| 45th Eastern Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| 49th World Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Jian's chess games?
586 games by Alex Jian, from Jun 2015 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 Jian has played.
What does Alex Jian play on the first move as White?
Across 299 games with White in our database, Alex Jian opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Jian answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alex Jian play as White?
As White, Alex Jian's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (47 games, 29.8% win rate); Réti Opening (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (29 games, 31.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 299 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Jian play as Black?
As Black, Alex Jian most often plays: Indian Defense (46 games, 21.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 287 games.
What is Alex Jian's FIDE rating?
Alex Jian is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Alex Jian played?
Our database contains 586 games by Alex Jian, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 74 draws, 302 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Jian?
586 games by Alex Jian 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.