Prepare against Alexander Chernyavsky
FM · Russia · World #2,021 classical · FIDE ID 24131156
When preparing against Alexander Chernyavsky, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 484 games by Alexander Chernyavsky, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Chernyavsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Chernyavsky 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 | 2,383 | 2,384 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,299 | 2,385 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,356 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 484 | 228 | 83 | 173 | 47.1% |
| As White | 241 | 117 | 44 | 80 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 243 | 111 | 39 | 93 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Chernyavsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Chernyavsky's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 55.2% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 72 | 29.9% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 9.1% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 4.1% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Chernyavsky usually continues c4 (46.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Chernyavsky usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Chernyavsky usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Chernyavsky usually continues Nc3 (78.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Chernyavsky usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Chernyavsky usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 46.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 30 | 26.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 13 | 11.5% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 11 | 9.7% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 76.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 13.4% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Alexander Chernyavsky's chess games
All 484 games by Alexander Chernyavsky in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 228 wins, 83 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 17/8/5 | 56.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 14/2/6 | 63.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Dennis Wagner | 2,584 | Titled Tue Early | E92 |
| Jan 2017 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 2,568 | Dvorkovich Memorial Open | C01 |
| Jan 2018 | Boris Savchenko | 2,566 | Dvorkovich Memorial Open | A48 |
| Jan 2018 | Alexandr Triapishko | 2,531 | Dvorkovich Memorial Rapid Open | C02 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 152 | 58.5 | 2,182 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2019 | 42 | 24.5 | 2,302 |
| ch-Taganrog | 2010 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,375 |
| Wch U12 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,884 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open A 9th | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,383 |
| ch-South FR U18 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,245 |
| 1st Ninh Binh GM | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,396 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Rapid Open | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,601 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Chernyavsky's chess games?
484 games by Alexander Chernyavsky, from Oct 2006 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 Chernyavsky has played.
What does Alexander Chernyavsky play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, Alexander Chernyavsky opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Chernyavsky answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexander Chernyavsky play as White?
As White, Alexander Chernyavsky's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 56.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 63.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Chernyavsky play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Chernyavsky most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Alexander Chernyavsky's FIDE rating?
Alexander Chernyavsky is currently rated 2,383 in classical chess, 2,299 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Alexander Chernyavsky played?
Our database contains 484 games by Alexander Chernyavsky, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 228 wins, 83 draws, 173 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Chernyavsky?
484 games by Alexander Chernyavsky 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.