Prepare against Alexander Alimov
Russia · World #56,024 classical · FIDE ID 4185226
Our database contains 149 games by Alexander Alimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Alimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Alimov 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 | 1,870 | 2,154 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,998 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,686 | 1,898 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 56 | 30 | 63 | 37.6% |
| As White | 74 | 31 | 17 | 26 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 25 | 13 | 37 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Alimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Alimov's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 63.5% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 12 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 12.2% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Alimov usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Alimov usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Alimov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Alimov usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Alimov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Alimov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 28.9% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 26.3% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 21.1% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 18.4% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Alexander Alimov's chess games
All 149 games by Alexander Alimov 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: 56 wins, 30 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Alexey Filimonov | 2,236 | ch-Novokuznetsk Open | B12 |
| Oct 2014 | Anton Shamne | 2,163 | Novokuznetsk Kustov Open | D27 |
| Oct 2012 | Vladimir Ushacov | 2,141 | Novokuznetsk Open | E68 |
| Nov 2007 | Dmitri Oschepkov | 2,137 | ch-Novokuznetsk Open | E12 |
| Jul 2009 | Vladimir Malezkey | 2,110 | Abaza Open | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novokuznetsk Open | 2013 | 36 | 17 | 2,074 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk | 2014 | 35 | 15 | 1,899 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk Open | 2010 | 27 | 16 | 2,155 |
| Novokuznetsk Kustov Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,985 |
| Abaza Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Novokuznetsk Spring Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| Kemerovo Open | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Alimov's chess games?
149 games by Alexander Alimov, 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 Alimov has played.
What does Alexander Alimov play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Alexander Alimov opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Alimov answers 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexander Alimov play as White?
As White, Alexander Alimov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Alimov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Alimov most often plays: Caro-Kann (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Alexander Alimov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Alimov is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,686 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Alexander Alimov played?
Our database contains 149 games by Alexander Alimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 30 draws, 63 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Alimov?
149 games by Alexander Alimov 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.