Prepare against Alexander Chernyshev
Russia · World #22,992 classical · FIDE ID 4193849
Our database contains 91 games by Alexander Chernyshev, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Chernyshev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Chernyshev 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 | 2,033 | 2,167 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,059 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 2,061 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 35 | 27 | 29 | 38.5% |
| As White | 46 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 45 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 51.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Chernyshev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Chernyshev's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 52.2% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 14 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Chernyshev usually continues c3 (14.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Chernyshev usually continues Qe2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Chernyshev usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Chernyshev usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Chernyshev usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Chernyshev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 48.0% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 24.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 92.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Alexander Chernyshev's chess games
All 91 games by Alexander Chernyshev in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 35 wins, 27 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Sergey O. Vyaznikov | 2,280 | 23rd Tambov Korensky Memorial | E18 |
| Sep 2008 | Igor E Bobrov | 2,181 | Voronezh Club sf Open | C02 |
| Aug 2010 | Alexander V Petrov | 2,174 | 19th Tambov Korensky Memorial | B22 |
| Nov 2006 | Sergey Fomin | 2,118 | ch-Voronezh Region U20 | C06 |
| Dec 2006 | Vlad Vorotnikov | 2,110 | ch-Voronezh Region U20 | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Voronezh Open B | 2011 | 18 | 11 | 2,036 |
| 17th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,948 |
| 20th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| 19th Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| Tambov Korensky Memorial 21st | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
| 23rd Tambov Korensky Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,324 |
| ch-Voronezh Region U20 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 2,234 |
| Zagorovsky Memorial Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Chernyshev's chess games?
91 games by Alexander Chernyshev, from Jan 2004 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 Chernyshev has played.
What does Alexander Chernyshev play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Alexander Chernyshev opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Chernyshev answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Alexander Chernyshev play as White?
As White, Alexander Chernyshev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Chernyshev play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Chernyshev most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Alexander Chernyshev's FIDE rating?
Alexander Chernyshev is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Alexander Chernyshev played?
Our database contains 91 games by Alexander Chernyshev, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 27 draws, 29 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Chernyshev?
91 games by Alexander Chernyshev 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.