Prepare against Alexander Ainutdinov
Kazakhstan · World #60,035 classical · FIDE ID 13705555
When preparing against Alexander Ainutdinov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 55 games by Alexander Ainutdinov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Ainutdinov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Ainutdinov 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 | 1,856 | 2,099 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,684 | 2,014 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,631 | 2,038 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 27.3% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Ainutdinov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Ainutdinov's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ainutdinov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Ainutdinov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Ainutdinov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Alexander Ainutdinov's chess games
All 55 games by Alexander Ainutdinov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 15 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D89 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Efe Mert Kilic | 2,331 | 5th Cesme Open | C46 |
| Aug 2012 | Irina Gevorgyan | 2,178 | Tashkent Hokim Cup 4th | A16 |
| Jul 2008 | Stepan Monastyrev | 1,978 | 12th Izmailov Memorial Open D | C64 |
| Jul 2009 | Alexander Parkhomenko | 1,967 | 15th Berdsk Maestro Open | B33 |
| Jul 2009 | Stepan Sozin | 1,955 | 13th Izmailov Memorial Open | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| 15th Berdsk Maestro Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,026 |
| 17th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 12th Izmailov Memorial Open D | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,983 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| Tashkent Hokim Cup 4th | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 2,095 |
| 5th Cesme Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 2,161 |
| 9th Cubuk Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Ainutdinov's chess games?
55 games by Alexander Ainutdinov, from Oct 2008 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 Ainutdinov has played.
What does Alexander Ainutdinov play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Alexander Ainutdinov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Ainutdinov answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Ainutdinov play as White?
As White, Alexander Ainutdinov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Ainutdinov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Ainutdinov most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Alexander Ainutdinov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Ainutdinov is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,684 in rapid and 1,631 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Alexander Ainutdinov played?
Our database contains 55 games by Alexander Ainutdinov, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Ainutdinov?
55 games by Alexander Ainutdinov 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.