Prepare against Alexander Chulis
Austria · World #16,944 classical · FIDE ID 1607588
When preparing against Alexander Chulis, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 0.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 89 games by Alexander Chulis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Chulis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Chulis 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 | 2,085 | 2,192 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,126 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 19 | 36 | 34 | 21.3% |
| As White | 42 | 7 | 17 | 18 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Chulis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Chulis's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 81.0% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Chulis usually continues Ne2 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Chulis usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Chulis usually continues Bc4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Chulis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Chulis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
Alexander Chulis's chess games
All 89 games by Alexander Chulis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 36 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 0/6/9 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Razvan Todor | 2,186 | chT2O-AUT 9900 | C22 |
| Nov 1998 | Franz Stoppel | 2,185 | chT2O-AUT 9899 | C01 |
| Nov 2016 | Michael Higatsberger | 2,159 | chT2O-AUT 1617 | C45 |
| Nov 2005 | Hannes Schirmbeck | 2,120 | chT2O-AUT 0506 | C50 |
| Feb 2006 | Thomas Zielbauer | 2,105 | chT2O-AUT 0506 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2O-AUT 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| South African Open | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,930 |
| chT2O-AUT 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,038 |
| chT2O-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,145 |
| chT2O-AUT 9697 | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,117 |
| Palma de Mallorca Open | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Chulis's chess games?
89 games by Alexander Chulis, from Apr 2003 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 Chulis has played.
What does Alexander Chulis play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Alexander Chulis opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Chulis answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Alexander Chulis play as White?
As White, Alexander Chulis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Chulis play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Chulis most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Alexander Chulis's FIDE rating?
Alexander Chulis is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Alexander Chulis played?
Our database contains 89 games by Alexander Chulis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 36 draws, 34 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Chulis?
89 games by Alexander Chulis 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.