Prepare against Alexander Berenbein
Russia · World #19,013 classical · FIDE ID 24131482
Our database contains 44 games by Alexander Berenbein, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Berenbein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Berenbein 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 | 2,066 | 2,182 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,131 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,169 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 34.1% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Berenbein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Berenbein's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 53.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Berenbein usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Berenbein usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Berenbein usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Berenbein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Berenbein usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Berenbein usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Alexander Berenbein's chess games
All 44 games by Alexander Berenbein in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 15 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Oleg Gorbunov | 2,180 | ch-Tula CC | C45 |
| Jan 2007 | Sergey Krupoder | 2,170 | Suvorov-ch | C55 |
| Jan 2007 | Gennady Sergeev | 2,132 | Suvorov-ch | B32 |
| Oct 2005 | Dmitry Sergeev | 2,118 | ch-Tula CC | C57 |
| Jan 2006 | Mikhail Smolskiy | 2,095 | ch-Tula Region sf | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suvorov-ch | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| Tula Rjazanov Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,122 |
| ch-RUS Central Region | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,053 |
| ch-Tula CC | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,083 |
| ch-Tula Region sf | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Berenbein's chess games?
44 games by Alexander Berenbein, from Oct 2006 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 Berenbein has played.
What does Alexander Berenbein play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Alexander Berenbein opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Berenbein answers 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Alexander Berenbein play as White?
As White, Alexander Berenbein's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Berenbein play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Berenbein most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Alexander Berenbein's FIDE rating?
Alexander Berenbein is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (May 2018).
How many games has Alexander Berenbein played?
Our database contains 44 games by Alexander Berenbein, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 14 draws, 15 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Berenbein?
44 games by Alexander Berenbein 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.