Prepare against Alexander A. Evdokimov
GM · Russia · World #870 classical · FIDE ID 4139275
When preparing against Alexander A. Evdokimov, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 692 games by Alexander A. Evdokimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander A. Evdokimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander A. Evdokimov 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 | 2,465 | 2,569 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,446 | 2,592 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,386 | 2,563 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 692 | 289 | 225 | 178 | 41.8% |
| As White | 342 | 153 | 123 | 66 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 350 | 136 | 102 | 112 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander A. Evdokimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander A. Evdokimov's side.
First moves as White (342 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 241 | 70.5% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 20.2% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 23 | 6.7% | 82.6% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.5% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Evdokimov usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Evdokimov usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Evdokimov usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Evdokimov usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Evdokimov usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Evdokimov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 70.5% | 55.5% |
| c6 | 39 | 25.0% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 138 | 96.5% | 51.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Alexander A. Evdokimov's chess games
All 692 games by Alexander A. Evdokimov 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: 289 wins, 225 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 55 | 14/28/13 | 25.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 40 | 23/7/10 | 57.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 12/10/10 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 15/5/3 | 65.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 58 | 23/15/20 | 39.7% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 51 | 19/15/17 | 37.3% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 14/5/3 | 63.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Alexei Shirov | 2,735 | 22nd Villarrobledo Open | D71 |
| Dec 2015 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,692 | RUS GP rap | A11 |
| Jun 2011 | Ildar Khairullin | 2,649 | 64th ch-RUS Higher League | E04 |
| Feb 2008 | Baadur Jobava | 2,643 | Moscow Aeroflot Open A1 | A37 |
| Jul 2008 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,639 | 30th Politiken Cup | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUS GP rap | 2018 | 26 | 14 | 2,471 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2004 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,431 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,483 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2006 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,534 |
| ch-RUS U26 | 2007 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,479 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2007 | 17 | 6 | 2,445 |
| chT2-RUS | 2007 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,532 |
| 6th ch-EU | 2005 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,433 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander A. Evdokimov's chess games?
692 games by Alexander A. Evdokimov, 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 Alexander A. Evdokimov has played.
What does Alexander A. Evdokimov play on the first move as White?
Across 342 games with White in our database, Alexander A. Evdokimov opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander A. Evdokimov answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Alexander A. Evdokimov play as White?
As White, Alexander A. Evdokimov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (55 games, 25.5% win rate); Catalan (40 games, 57.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (32 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 342 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander A. Evdokimov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander A. Evdokimov most often plays: Sicilian (58 games, 39.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (51 games, 37.3% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 350 games.
What is Alexander A. Evdokimov's FIDE rating?
Alexander A. Evdokimov is currently rated 2,465 in classical chess, 2,446 in rapid and 2,386 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,569 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Alexander A. Evdokimov played?
Our database contains 692 games by Alexander A. Evdokimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 289 wins, 225 draws, 178 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander A. Evdokimov?
692 games by Alexander A. Evdokimov 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.