Prepare against Alexander Areshchenko
GM · Ukraine · World #163 classical · FIDE ID 14109530
When preparing against Alexander Areshchenko, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 17.2% over 64 games.
Our database contains 1,613 games by Alexander Areshchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Areshchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Areshchenko 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 | 2,598 | 2,720 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,558 | 2,708 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,580 | 2,709 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,613 | 707 | 664 | 242 | 43.8% |
| As White | 820 | 432 | 286 | 102 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 793 | 275 | 378 | 140 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Areshchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Areshchenko's side.
First moves as White (820 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 810 | 98.8% | 70.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 70.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Areshchenko usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Areshchenko usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Areshchenko usually continues d4 (70.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Areshchenko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Areshchenko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Areshchenko usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (394 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 374 | 94.9% | 60.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 4.3% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 235 | 91.4% | 56.4% |
| d6 | 10 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 3.5% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
Alexander Areshchenko's chess games
All 1,613 games by Alexander Areshchenko 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: 707 wins, 664 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 106 | 56/33/17 | 52.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 85 | 45/24/16 | 52.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 39 | 12/23/4 | 30.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 38 | 18/16/4 | 47.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 36 | 22/9/5 | 61.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 35 | 18/11/6 | 51.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 35 | 17/16/2 | 48.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 18/11/4 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 18/8/2 | 64.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 212 | 77/98/37 | 36.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 100 | 24/58/18 | 24.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 64 | 11/40/13 | 17.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 61 | 29/20/12 | 47.5% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 60 | 17/33/10 | 28.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 43 | 12/25/6 | 27.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 17/11/9 | 45.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 5/20/3 | 17.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 12/10/4 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 14/6/6 | 53.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Levon Aronian | 2,784 | FIDE World Cup | B06 |
| Nov 2009 | Dmitrij Jakovenko | 2,736 | FIDE World Cup | C45 |
| Apr 2015 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,733 | Bundesliga 2014-15 | C88 |
| Mar 2009 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,732 | Bundesliga 2008-09 | B83 |
| May 2014 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,724 | POL-UKR m 6th | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cup | 2021 | 48 | 25 | 2,700 |
| ch-UKR | 2015 | 39 | 22.5 | 2,538 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2007 | 34 | 19 | 2,630 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2002 | 34 | 22.5 | 2,521 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 28 | 20.5 | 2,660 |
| ch-UKR U14 | 2000 | 20 | 15.5 | 2,480 |
| Wch U14 | 2000 | 20 | 14 | 2,447 |
| 23rd Abu Dhabi Open | 2016 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,747 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zahar Efimenko (20 games) · Yuriy Kuzubov (17 games) · Andrei Volokitin (16 games) · Pavel Eljanov (11 games) · Alexander Moiseenko (10 games) · Anton Korobov (10 games)
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Where can I find Alexander Areshchenko's chess games?
1,613 games by Alexander Areshchenko, 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 Areshchenko has played.
What does Alexander Areshchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 820 games with White in our database, Alexander Areshchenko opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Areshchenko answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Areshchenko play as White?
As White, Alexander Areshchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (106 games, 52.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (85 games, 52.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (39 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 820 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Areshchenko play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Areshchenko most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (212 games, 36.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (100 games, 24.0% win rate); English Opening (64 games, 17.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 793 games.
What is Alexander Areshchenko's FIDE rating?
Alexander Areshchenko is currently rated 2,598 in classical chess, 2,558 in rapid and 2,580 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,720 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Alexander Areshchenko played?
Our database contains 1,613 games by Alexander Areshchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 707 wins, 664 draws, 242 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Areshchenko?
1,613 games by Alexander Areshchenko 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.