Prepare against Alexander Baburin
GM · Ireland · World #2,882 classical · FIDE ID 2500914
When preparing against Alexander Baburin, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 543 games by Alexander Baburin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Baburin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Baburin 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 | 2,344 | 2,559 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,402 | 2,402 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,485 | 2,534 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 543 | 237 | 234 | 72 | 43.6% |
| As White | 275 | 133 | 116 | 26 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 268 | 104 | 118 | 46 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Baburin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Baburin's side.
First moves as White (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 273 | 99.3% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Baburin usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Baburin usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Baburin usually continues c4 (76.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Baburin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Baburin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 85.9% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 8.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.7% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 71 | 83.5% | 61.3% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 16.5% | 60.7% |
Alexander Baburin's chess games
All 543 games by Alexander Baburin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 237 wins, 234 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 65 | 32/27/6 | 49.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 27 | 14/9/4 | 51.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 26 | 13/12/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 22 | 7/13/2 | 31.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 17/3/1 | 81.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 7/10/1 | 38.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 116 | 41/49/26 | 35.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 32 | 12/15/5 | 37.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Veselin Topalov | 2,768 | Dublin Clock Simul | D77 |
| Nov 2008 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,658 | Olympiad-38 | E37 |
| Feb 2006 | John D M Nunn | 2,617 | 13th Bunratty Masters Open | D79 |
| May 2006 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,606 | Olympiad-37 | D76 |
| Dec 2003 | Suat Atalik | 2,570 | Lindsborg Open | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2019 | 36 | 25.5 | 2,432 |
| Cork Open | 2014 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,375 |
| Kilkenny Masters | 2023 | 19 | 10 | 2,440 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,531 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 8 | 2,605 |
| chT-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 9 | 2,592 |
| chT-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,374 |
| 2nd Imre Konig Memorial | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Baburin's chess games?
543 games by Alexander Baburin, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Baburin has played.
What does Alexander Baburin play on the first move as White?
Across 275 games with White in our database, Alexander Baburin opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Baburin answers 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Alexander Baburin play as White?
As White, Alexander Baburin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (65 games, 49.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 275 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Baburin play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Baburin most often plays: Alekhine Defense (116 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 268 games.
What is Alexander Baburin's FIDE rating?
Alexander Baburin is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,402 in rapid and 2,485 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,559 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Alexander Baburin played?
Our database contains 543 games by Alexander Baburin, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 237 wins, 234 draws, 72 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Baburin?
543 games by Alexander Baburin 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.