Prepare against Alexander A. Kopylov
IM · FIDE · World #2,031 classical · FIDE ID 4164857
When preparing against Alexander A. Kopylov, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 500 games by Alexander A. Kopylov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander A. Kopylov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander A. Kopylov 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 | 2,382 | 2,457 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,389 | 2,440 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,448 | 2,471 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 500 | 235 | 125 | 140 | 47.0% |
| As White | 254 | 127 | 69 | 58 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 246 | 108 | 56 | 82 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander A. Kopylov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander A. Kopylov's side.
First moves as White (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 40.9% | 66.8% |
| e4 | 103 | 40.6% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 15.4% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues c4 (73.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kopylov usually continues d4 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 34.4% | 65.5% |
| e5 | 41 | 33.6% | 52.4% |
| c6 | 18 | 14.8% | 63.9% |
| g6 | 15 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 84.4% | 53.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.6% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Alexander A. Kopylov's chess games
All 500 games by Alexander A. Kopylov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 235 wins, 125 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 14 | 10/4/0 | 71.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/10/8 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Daniel Naroditsky | 2,617 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Jul 2012 | Dmitry Kokarev | 2,616 | 2nd Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | D76 |
| Jul 2019 | Aleksey Goganov | 2,561 | 9th Samara Polugaevsky Memorial | A28 |
| Feb 2016 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,560 | Moscow Open A | B90 |
| Nov 2012 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,545 | 8th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 117 | 67.5 | 2,384 |
| chT-RUS Clubs U18 | 2009 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,440 |
| Moscow Open A | 2016 | 17 | 10 | 2,469 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,371 |
| Speed Chess Q1 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,465 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,548 |
| Tiumen | 2011 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,570 |
| 5th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander A. Kopylov's chess games?
500 games by Alexander A. Kopylov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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. Kopylov has played.
What does Alexander A. Kopylov play on the first move as White?
Across 254 games with White in our database, Alexander A. Kopylov opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander A. Kopylov answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander A. Kopylov play as White?
As White, Alexander A. Kopylov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 254 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander A. Kopylov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander A. Kopylov most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Alexander A. Kopylov's FIDE rating?
Alexander A. Kopylov is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,389 in rapid and 2,448 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Alexander A. Kopylov played?
Our database contains 500 games by Alexander A. Kopylov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 235 wins, 125 draws, 140 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander A. Kopylov?
500 games by Alexander A. Kopylov 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.