Prepare against Alexander Berelowitsch
GM · DEU · World #831 classical · FIDE ID 14101440
Our database contains 1,153 games by Alexander Berelowitsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Berelowitsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Berelowitsch 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 | 2,470 | 2,606 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,487 | 2,552 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,463 | 2,526 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,153 | 484 | 485 | 184 | 42.0% |
| As White | 583 | 311 | 206 | 66 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 570 | 173 | 279 | 118 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Berelowitsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Berelowitsch's side.
First moves as White (583 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 567 | 97.3% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 15 | 2.6% | 76.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 70.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Berelowitsch usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Berelowitsch usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Berelowitsch usually continues d4 (77.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 76.7% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Berelowitsch usually continues Nf3 (93.8% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Berelowitsch usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Berelowitsch usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 186 | 72.4% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 34 | 13.2% | 72.1% |
| d6 | 26 | 10.1% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 34.4% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 57 | 26.1% | 54.4% |
| d5 | 43 | 19.7% | 47.7% |
| f5 | 41 | 18.8% | 57.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Alexander Berelowitsch's chess games
All 1,153 games by Alexander Berelowitsch 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: 484 wins, 485 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 90 | 52/33/5 | 57.8% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 79 | 43/26/10 | 54.4% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 19/16/11 | 41.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 44 | 20/15/9 | 45.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39 | 20/14/5 | 51.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 7/11/2 | 35.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 8/11/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 14/4/0 | 77.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 65 | 14/38/13 | 21.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 60 | 22/28/10 | 36.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 57 | 19/26/12 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 54 | 15/29/10 | 27.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 49 | 15/26/8 | 30.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 18/11/4 | 54.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 32 | 8/14/10 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 6/10/6 | 27.3% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,696 | Bundesliga 2009-10 | B11 |
| Oct 2002 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,667 | Bundesliga 2002-03 | D32 |
| Mar 2005 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 2,650 | BL2-West 0405 | C88 |
| Jun 2010 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,646 | 1st Marrakesh Open | C07 |
| Nov 2006 | Friso Nijboer | 2,641 | BL2-West 0607 | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Open | 1997 | 28 | 17 | 2,464 |
| Dieren Open | 2001 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,524 |
| Azov | 1995 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,465 |
| ch-GER 3rd Internet Blitz Cand | 2005 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,472 |
| Bundesliga 2002-03 | 2003 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,571 |
| Sochi | 1994 | 14 | 5 | 2,364 |
| Bundesliga 2009-10 | 2010 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,687 |
| Coulsdon Easter | 2009 | 13 | 7 | 2,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Berelowitsch's chess games?
1,153 games by Alexander Berelowitsch, 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 Berelowitsch has played.
What does Alexander Berelowitsch play on the first move as White?
Across 583 games with White in our database, Alexander Berelowitsch opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Berelowitsch answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Alexander Berelowitsch play as White?
As White, Alexander Berelowitsch's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (90 games, 57.8% win rate); Sicilian (79 games, 54.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 41.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 583 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Berelowitsch play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Berelowitsch most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (65 games, 21.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (60 games, 36.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (57 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 570 games.
What is Alexander Berelowitsch's FIDE rating?
Alexander Berelowitsch is currently rated 2,470 in classical chess, 2,487 in rapid and 2,463 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,606 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Alexander Berelowitsch played?
Our database contains 1,153 games by Alexander Berelowitsch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 484 wins, 485 draws, 184 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Berelowitsch?
1,153 games by Alexander Berelowitsch 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.