Prepare against Alexander Burkhach
Ukraine · World #20,779 classical · FIDE ID 14104644
When preparing against Alexander Burkhach, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Alexander Burkhach, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Burkhach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Burkhach 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 | 2,051 | 2,244 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,340 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,378 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 45.5% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Burkhach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Burkhach's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 77.8% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Burkhach usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Burkhach usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Burkhach usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Burkhach usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Burkhach usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Alexander Burkhach's chess games
All 33 games by Alexander Burkhach in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Vladislav Morozov | 2,093 | Berezovskoe Open B | E91 |
| Sep 2008 | Sergey Sarmutkin | 2,045 | 10th Elista Chess City Open | D48 |
| Aug 2008 | Nina Ryjkova | 2,015 | Berezovskoe Open B | B12 |
| Jun 2024 | Vyacheslav Khulapov | 1,983 | Bryansk Zilberstein Memorial 6th | A00 |
| Jun 2011 | Maksym Kazakov | 1,931 | 7th Zaporozhye Ermak Cup | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Zaporozhye Ermak Cup | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| 10th Elista Chess City Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| Berezovskoe Open B | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Bryansk Zilberstein Memorial 6th | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Burkhach's chess games?
33 games by Alexander Burkhach, from Oct 2007 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 Burkhach has played.
What does Alexander Burkhach play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Alexander Burkhach opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Burkhach answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Alexander Burkhach play as White?
As White, Alexander Burkhach's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Burkhach play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Burkhach most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Alexander Burkhach's FIDE rating?
Alexander Burkhach is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Alexander Burkhach played?
Our database contains 33 games by Alexander Burkhach, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Burkhach?
33 games by Alexander Burkhach 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.