Prepare against Alexander Finkel
GM · Israel · World #2,098 classical · FIDE ID 2801957
When preparing against Alexander Finkel, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Exchange Variation as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 521 games by Alexander Finkel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Finkel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Finkel 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 | 2,378 | 2,521 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,521 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,339 | 2,507 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 521 | 195 | 200 | 126 | 37.4% |
| As White | 264 | 110 | 99 | 55 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 257 | 85 | 101 | 71 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Finkel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Finkel's side.
First moves as White (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 244 | 92.4% | 61.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.9% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Finkel usually continues c3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Finkel usually continues Nc3 (57.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Finkel usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Finkel usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Finkel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Finkel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 67 | 62.0% | 47.0% |
| c6 | 16 | 14.8% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 7.4% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 6.5% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 56.8% | 54.6% |
| g6 | 24 | 25.3% | 64.6% |
| d6 | 15 | 15.8% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Alexander Finkel's chess games
All 521 games by Alexander Finkel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 195 wins, 200 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 74 | 31/29/14 | 41.9% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 38 | 15/13/10 | 39.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 99 | 32/35/32 | 32.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/10/0 | 16.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | David Navara | 2,725 | ch-EU rapid | B22 |
| Nov 1998 | Utut Adianto Wahjuwidajat | 2,610 | Corsica Open | B18 |
| Dec 2000 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,609 | ch-ISR | A16 |
| Jan 2001 | Larry Christiansen | 2,566 | ICC active | C26 |
| Sep 2018 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,565 | Dov Porath Memorial | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 82 | 37 | 2,374 |
| ch-ISR | 2002 | 50 | 24.5 | 2,429 |
| Beersheba | 1996 | 19 | 11 | 2,535 |
| Groningen Open | 1995 | 18 | 11 | 2,547 |
| Dov Porath Memorial | 2018 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,534 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1996 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,602 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 1993 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,469 |
| Tel Aviv | 1993 | 11 | 8 | 2,536 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Victor Mikhalevski (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Finkel's chess games?
521 games by Alexander Finkel, from Apr 2003 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 Finkel has played.
What does Alexander Finkel play on the first move as White?
Across 264 games with White in our database, Alexander Finkel opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Finkel answers 1...g6 (62% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Alexander Finkel play as White?
As White, Alexander Finkel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (74 games, 41.9% win rate); Vienna Game (38 games, 39.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 264 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Finkel play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Finkel most often plays: Modern Defense (99 games, 32.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Alexander Finkel's FIDE rating?
Alexander Finkel is currently rated 2,378 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,339 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,521 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Alexander Finkel played?
Our database contains 521 games by Alexander Finkel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 200 draws, 126 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Finkel?
521 games by Alexander Finkel 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.