Prepare against Alexander Bystrov
FM · Belarus · World #25,625 classical · FIDE ID 13500880
Our database contains 44 games by Alexander Bystrov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Bystrov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Bystrov 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 | 2,014 | 2,300 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,982 | 2,200 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,164 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 40.9% |
| As White | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Bystrov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Bystrov's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 77.3% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 22.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Bystrov usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Bystrov usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Bystrov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bystrov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bystrov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Bystrov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 18.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Alexander Bystrov's chess games
All 44 games by Alexander Bystrov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Peter Korzubov | 2,437 | ch-BLR sf | A81 |
| Jul 2018 | Kamo Alagulian | 2,304 | Minsk Amateur Open | E60 |
| Jun 2018 | Alexander Litvinenko | 1,970 | Minsk Amateur Open | A45 |
| Jun 2018 | Artsiom Siniauski | 1,967 | Minsk Amateur Open | D78 |
| Nov 2023 | Artsiom Bialiauski | 1,919 | Minsk Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minsk Open | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-BLR sf | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,967 |
| Minsk Amateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,240 |
| ch-BLR 90th | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,135 |
| Minsk Bronstein 100 Memorial Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,754 |
| ch-BLR | 1987 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Minsk Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Bystrov's chess games?
44 games by Alexander Bystrov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Bystrov has played.
What does Alexander Bystrov play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Alexander Bystrov opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Bystrov answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Alexander Bystrov play as White?
As White, Alexander Bystrov's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Bystrov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Bystrov most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Alexander Bystrov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Bystrov is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 1,982 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Alexander Bystrov played?
Our database contains 44 games by Alexander Bystrov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Bystrov?
44 games by Alexander Bystrov 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.