Prepare against Alex Pakh
United States · World #43,885 classical · FIDE ID 2098091
Our database contains 87 games by Alex Pakh, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Pakh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Pakh 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 | 1,918 | 1,918 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,878 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,868 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 21 | 26 | 40 | 24.1% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 14.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Pakh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Pakh's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 63.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 19.6% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 15.2% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Pakh usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Pakh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Pakh usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Pakh usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Pakh usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Pakh usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 59.1% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Alex Pakh's chess games
All 87 games by Alex Pakh in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 21 wins, 26 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E02 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Zenia Corrales Jimenez | 2,234 | 1st New World Chess Int | E02 |
| Nov 2020 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,125 | Budapest FS11 Nadassy | B12 |
| Aug 2013 | Peter Gubics | 2,113 | 3rd Budapest Open | A16 |
| Aug 2023 | Miklos Nemeth | 2,070 | Budapest BSSZ Open | E02 |
| Aug 2014 | Martin Ryan | 2,055 | Budapest FS08 FM-A | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st New World Chess Int | 2020 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,863 |
| Budapest FS12 Nadassy | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,902 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,906 |
| Budapest BSSZ Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,956 |
| Budapest FS11 Nadassy | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| 4th Budapest Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
| 3rd Budapest Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,949 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A2 | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alex Pakh's chess games?
87 games by Alex Pakh, from Sep 2013 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 Pakh has played.
What does Alex Pakh play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Alex Pakh opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Pakh answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alex Pakh play as White?
As White, Alex Pakh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Pakh play as Black?
As Black, Alex Pakh most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Alex Pakh's FIDE rating?
Alex Pakh is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alex Pakh played?
Our database contains 87 games by Alex Pakh, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 26 draws, 40 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Pakh?
87 games by Alex Pakh 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.