Prepare against Alexander Betaneli
FM · United States · World #7,770 classical · FIDE ID 2012359
Our database contains 443 games by Alexander Betaneli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Betaneli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Betaneli 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 | 2,209 | 2,318 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,245 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,253 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 443 | 135 | 148 | 159 | 30.5% |
| As White | 224 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 219 | 60 | 74 | 84 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Betaneli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Betaneli's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 118 | 52.7% | 49.6% |
| d4 | 52 | 23.2% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 36 | 16.1% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 7.6% | 35.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 53% of White games, 49.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Betaneli usually continues g3 (42.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Betaneli usually continues g3 (54.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Betaneli usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Betaneli usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Betaneli usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Betaneli usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 65 | 75.6% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 13 | 15.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 61 | 65.6% | 45.9% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 25.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
Alexander Betaneli's chess games
All 443 games by Alexander Betaneli 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: 135 wins, 148 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 28 | 6/19/3 | 21.4% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E06 | Catalan | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 3/5/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,622 | 12th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | C71 |
| Jun 2004 | Aleksander Wojtkiewicz | 2,559 | Vermont CCA/ICC Open | A29 |
| Dec 2023 | Praveen Balakrishnan | 2,505 | Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | B51 |
| Oct 2016 | Daniel Gurevich | 2,488 | 10th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | A29 |
| Apr 2019 | Felix Levin | 2,476 | Fagernes GM | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,328 |
| ch-Continental Class | 2011 | 17 | 10 | 2,296 |
| Bay Area Open | 2019 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,225 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 08 | 2013 | 12 | 5 | 2,212 |
| US Masters Open | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,203 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,312 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,262 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,322 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Betaneli's chess games?
443 games by Alexander Betaneli, 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 Betaneli has played.
What does Alexander Betaneli play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Alexander Betaneli opens with 1.c4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Betaneli answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Alexander Betaneli play as White?
As White, Alexander Betaneli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (29 games, 41.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Betaneli play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Betaneli most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 219 games.
What is Alexander Betaneli's FIDE rating?
Alexander Betaneli is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Alexander Betaneli played?
Our database contains 443 games by Alexander Betaneli, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 148 draws, 159 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Betaneli?
443 games by Alexander Betaneli 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.