Prepare against Alexander Chumachenko
Ukraine · World #46,876 classical · FIDE ID 14127792
When preparing against Alexander Chumachenko, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 73 games by Alexander Chumachenko, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Chumachenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Chumachenko 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 | 1,916 | 2,201 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 2,201 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,069 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 19 | 22 | 32 | 26.0% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Chumachenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Chumachenko's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 86.1% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Chumachenko usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Chumachenko usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Chumachenko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Chumachenko usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Chumachenko usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Alexander Chumachenko's chess games
All 73 games by Alexander Chumachenko in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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, 22 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Yuri S Balashov | 2,435 | Kolomna Open | A93 |
| Sep 2013 | Leonid Nozdrachev | 2,433 | Kolomna Open | C52 |
| Jan 2018 | Alexander Smirnov | 2,408 | Tula Suetin Mem | C47 |
| Oct 2016 | Elbek Alikulov | 2,387 | Kolomna Open | A80 |
| Oct 2013 | Evgenyi Odnorozhenko | 2,270 | Kolomna Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tula Suetin Mem | 2021 | 18 | 5 | 2,138 |
| Kolomna Open | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 2,344 |
| 14th Moscow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,015 |
| Tula Poletov Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,205 |
| 35th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,199 |
| Poltava Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,311 |
| 37th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Chumachenko's chess games?
73 games by Alexander Chumachenko, from Sep 2009 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 Chumachenko has played.
What does Alexander Chumachenko play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Alexander Chumachenko opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Chumachenko answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Alexander Chumachenko play as White?
As White, Alexander Chumachenko's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Chumachenko play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Chumachenko most often plays: Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Alexander Chumachenko's FIDE rating?
Alexander Chumachenko is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Alexander Chumachenko played?
Our database contains 73 games by Alexander Chumachenko, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Chumachenko?
73 games by Alexander Chumachenko 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.