Prepare against Alexander A. Kholopov
FM · FIDE · World #18,430 classical · FIDE ID 4148100
Our database contains 387 games by Alexander A. Kholopov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander A. Kholopov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander A. Kholopov 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 | 2,071 | 2,354 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,310 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,354 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 387 | 156 | 118 | 113 | 40.3% |
| As White | 199 | 96 | 56 | 47 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 188 | 60 | 62 | 66 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander A. Kholopov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander A. Kholopov's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 120 | 60.3% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 54 | 27.1% | 75.9% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 10.1% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.0% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Kholopov usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kholopov usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kholopov usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 75.9% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Kholopov usually continues Nc3 (81.6% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Kholopov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Kholopov usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 30.2% | 41.4% |
| d6 | 26 | 27.1% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 18 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 15 | 15.6% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.3% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 54.2% | 46.9% |
| f5 | 20 | 33.9% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.9% | 42.9% |
Alexander A. Kholopov's chess games
All 387 games by Alexander A. Kholopov 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: 156 wins, 118 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 28 | 8/8/12 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 13/5/1 | 68.4% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,589 | Moscow Open A | D09 |
| Jul 2012 | Borko Lajthajm | 2,492 | 5th ch-SRB Central Open A | A85 |
| Jul 2012 | Miroslav D Miljkovic | 2,463 | 5th ch-SRB Central Open A | A29 |
| Dec 2015 | Oliver Kurmann | 2,435 | 2nd Sitges Sunway Open A | A70 |
| Feb 2017 | Ilya Chekletsov | 2,412 | 13th Moscow Open A | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Cheliabinsk | 2011 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,262 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-B | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,255 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 15 | 7 | 2,318 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2022 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,204 |
| Budapest FS12 IM | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,343 |
| ch-RUS sf | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,354 |
| 15th Moscow Open A | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| Cheliabinsk Open 08 | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander A. Kholopov's chess games?
387 games by Alexander A. Kholopov, 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. Kholopov has played.
What does Alexander A. Kholopov play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Alexander A. Kholopov opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander A. Kholopov answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...f5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Alexander A. Kholopov play as White?
As White, Alexander A. Kholopov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 68.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander A. Kholopov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander A. Kholopov most often plays: Dutch Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Alexander A. Kholopov's FIDE rating?
Alexander A. Kholopov is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Alexander A. Kholopov played?
Our database contains 387 games by Alexander A. Kholopov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 118 draws, 113 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander A. Kholopov?
387 games by Alexander A. Kholopov 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.