Prepare against Alexander Bangiev
IM · DEU · World #3,533 classical · FIDE ID 4621646
Our database contains 422 games by Alexander Bangiev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Bangiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Bangiev 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 | 2,318 | 2,444 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,322 | 2,322 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,378 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 203 | 136 | 82 | 48.1% |
| As White | 220 | 122 | 68 | 30 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 202 | 81 | 68 | 52 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Bangiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Bangiev's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 68.2% | 75.7% |
| d4 | 63 | 28.6% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.3% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 75.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bangiev usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bangiev usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Bangiev usually continues d4 (79.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Bangiev usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Bangiev usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bangiev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 73.3% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 10.5% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 30 | 36.6% | 68.3% |
| d5 | 28 | 34.1% | 55.4% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 24.4% | 57.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Alexander Bangiev's chess games
All 422 games by Alexander Bangiev 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: 203 wins, 136 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 24 | 19/2/3 | 79.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 35 | 19/12/4 | 54.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 7/7/10 | 28.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,640 | DPMM 9899 | C02 |
| Mar 1979 | Vladimir B Tukmakov | 2,575 | 7th UKR Spartakiad | B23 |
| Nov 1998 | Rainer Knaak | 2,555 | 70th ch-GER | A65 |
| Jan 1989 | George Rajna | 2,520 | 5th Budapest Spring Open | A79 |
| Jan 1994 | Ralf Lau | 2,515 | 66th ch-GER | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hannover MT | 2003 | 28 | 23 | 2,351 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 1999 | 21 | 16.5 | 2,475 |
| Bundesliga 1992-93 | 1993 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,339 |
| Bissendorf Simul | 1995 | 14 | 12 | – |
| ch-UKR | 1988 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| chT-UKR | 1991 | 10 | 6 | 2,482 |
| Oberliga Nord W 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,439 |
| Oberliga Nord W 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Bangiev's chess games?
422 games by Alexander Bangiev, 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 Bangiev has played.
What does Alexander Bangiev play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Alexander Bangiev opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Bangiev answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Alexander Bangiev play as White?
As White, Alexander Bangiev's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (24 games, 79.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Bangiev play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Bangiev most often plays: Modern Defense (35 games, 54.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Alexander Bangiev's FIDE rating?
Alexander Bangiev is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,322 in rapid and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Alexander Bangiev played?
Our database contains 422 games by Alexander Bangiev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 136 draws, 82 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Bangiev?
422 games by Alexander Bangiev 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.