Prepare against Alexander Bratchenko
IM · Russia · World #4,176 classical · FIDE ID 4122798
When preparing against Alexander Bratchenko, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Alexander Bratchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Bratchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Bratchenko 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 | 2,298 | 2,403 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 77 | 76 | 89 | 31.8% |
| As White | 121 | 37 | 43 | 41 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 121 | 40 | 33 | 48 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Bratchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Bratchenko's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 98.3% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bratchenko usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bratchenko usually continues c4 (51.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Bratchenko usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Bratchenko usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 100.0% | 50.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 92.3% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Alexander Bratchenko's chess games
All 242 games by Alexander Bratchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 77 wins, 76 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 55 | 19/18/18 | 34.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| E91 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,545 | 2nd chT-RUS | E60 |
| Jun 1997 | Sergey Volkov | 2,480 | RUS-Cup9 | A62 |
| Jan 1997 | Sergey Ditiatev | 2,465 | Cherepovets | A71 |
| Jan 2001 | Alexey Anjuhin | 2,460 | ch-RUS sf | B02 |
| Jun 1998 | Alexander R Glyanets | 2,455 | 5th chT-RUS | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS sf | 2002 | 35 | 18.5 | 2,356 |
| Cherepovets | 2002 | 24 | 9 | 2,329 |
| St Petersburg White Nights Open | 2003 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,302 |
| RUS-Cup | 2000 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,413 |
| Severstal 45 Jubilee | 2000 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,453 |
| Novgorod Open | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,363 |
| 5th chT-RUS | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,361 |
| 10th Chigorin Memorial B | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Bratchenko's chess games?
242 games by Alexander Bratchenko, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Bratchenko has played.
What does Alexander Bratchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Alexander Bratchenko opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Bratchenko answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexander Bratchenko play as White?
As White, Alexander Bratchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Bratchenko play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Bratchenko most often plays: Alekhine Defense (55 games, 34.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Alexander Bratchenko's FIDE rating?
Alexander Bratchenko is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Alexander Bratchenko played?
Our database contains 242 games by Alexander Bratchenko, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 76 draws, 89 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Bratchenko?
242 games by Alexander Bratchenko 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.