Prepare against Alexander Cornish
DEU · World #15,262 classical · FIDE ID 24665940
Our database contains 73 games by Alexander Cornish, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Cornish's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Cornish 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 | 2,103 | 2,105 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 24 | 18 | 31 | 32.9% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Cornish's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Cornish's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 56.4% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 17 | 43.6% | 26.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 47.7% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Cornish usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Cornish usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Cornish usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 26.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Cornish usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Cornish usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Cornish usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 40.9% | 72.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
Alexander Cornish's chess games
All 73 games by Alexander Cornish in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 24 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Cliff Wichmann | 2,269 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | A45 |
| Jan 2026 | Moritz Reck | 2,085 | 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | B32 |
| May 2007 | Franz Braeuer | 1,919 | ch-GER U14 | B52 |
| Apr 2009 | Willi Behm | 1,869 | ch-Rheinhessen HT1 | C18 |
| Feb 2017 | Yannik Kemper | 1,760 | 8th Pfalz Open B | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2005 | 22 | 11 | 1,370 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 1,257 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,563 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Sud 25-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,169 |
| ch-Rheinhessen HT1 | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,802 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,270 |
| 8th Pfalz Open B | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,842 |
| Mainz Mini Ordix Open | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Cornish's chess games?
73 games by Alexander Cornish, from Apr 2017 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 Cornish has played.
What does Alexander Cornish play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Alexander Cornish opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Cornish answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Alexander Cornish play as White?
As White, Alexander Cornish's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Cornish play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Cornish most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Alexander Cornish's FIDE rating?
Alexander Cornish is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Alexander Cornish played?
Our database contains 73 games by Alexander Cornish, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Cornish?
73 games by Alexander Cornish 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.