Prepare against Alexander Cherniaev
GM · United Kingdom · World #4,760 classical · FIDE ID 4117301
Our database contains 1,816 games by Alexander Cherniaev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Cherniaev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Cherniaev 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 | 2,280 | 2,509 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,301 | 2,502 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,603 | 2,612 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,816 | 781 | 644 | 391 | 43.0% |
| As White | 911 | 427 | 322 | 162 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 905 | 354 | 322 | 229 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Cherniaev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Cherniaev's side.
First moves as White (908 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 708 | 78.0% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 111 | 12.2% | 72.1% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 4.8% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 27 | 3.0% | 74.1% |
| g3 | 10 | 1.1% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.4% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Cherniaev usually continues c3 (59.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Cherniaev usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cherniaev usually continues d4 (72.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 72.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cherniaev usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Cherniaev usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Cherniaev usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (414 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 265 | 64.0% | 56.2% |
| g6 | 71 | 17.1% | 80.3% |
| c6 | 24 | 5.8% | 79.2% |
| e5 | 21 | 5.1% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 3.1% | 57.7% |
| b6 | 6 | 1.4% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 180 | 51.9% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 53 | 15.3% | 44.3% |
| f5 | 53 | 15.3% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 24 | 6.9% | 35.4% |
| e6 | 16 | 4.6% | 53.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Alexander Cherniaev's chess games
All 1,816 games by Alexander Cherniaev 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: 781 wins, 644 draws, 391 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 136 | 57/49/30 | 41.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 64 | 28/25/11 | 43.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 56 | 34/16/6 | 60.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 48 | 25/11/12 | 52.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 35 | 25/8/2 | 71.4% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 12/20/3 | 34.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 16/9/7 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 32 | 19/10/3 | 59.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 10/11/3 | 41.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 102 | 64/23/15 | 62.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 81 | 36/28/17 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 79 | 22/43/14 | 27.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 69 | 23/27/19 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 62 | 23/20/19 | 37.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 41 | 19/8/14 | 46.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 9/14/7 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 13/10/4 | 48.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 13/10/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Konstantin Landa | 2,670 | Sochi Tseshkovsky Memorial Open | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Vadim Milov | 2,635 | Biel MTO Open | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Vladimir Malaniuk | 2,610 | Hastings Open 9495 | D23 |
| Jun 2003 | Levente Vajda | 2,592 | 4th ch-EU | B22 |
| Jul 2004 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,586 | Biel MTO Open | E25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel MTO Open | 2006 | 113 | 65.5 | 2,482 |
| Canadian Open | 2019 | 36 | 27.5 | 2,391 |
| 7th Wch Blitz | 2013 | 30 | 14 | 2,502 |
| Geneve Open | 2007 | 28 | 17 | 2,464 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2015 | 22 | 16 | 2,512 |
| Coulsdon Easter | 2011 | 22 | 15 | 2,473 |
| Hastings Challengers | 2003 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,408 |
| Coulsdon Easter A | 2008 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,475 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel W Gormally (12 games) · Keith C Arkell (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Cherniaev's chess games?
1,816 games by Alexander Cherniaev, 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 Cherniaev has played.
What does Alexander Cherniaev play on the first move as White?
Across 908 games with White in our database, Alexander Cherniaev opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Cherniaev answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Alexander Cherniaev play as White?
As White, Alexander Cherniaev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (136 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian (64 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (56 games, 60.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 911 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Cherniaev play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Cherniaev most often plays: Modern Defense (102 games, 62.7% win rate); Indian Defense (81 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (79 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 905 games.
What is Alexander Cherniaev's FIDE rating?
Alexander Cherniaev is currently rated 2,280 in classical chess, 2,301 in rapid and 2,603 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,509 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Alexander Cherniaev played?
Our database contains 1,816 games by Alexander Cherniaev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 781 wins, 644 draws, 391 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Cherniaev?
1,816 games by Alexander Cherniaev 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.