Prepare against Alexander Fishbein
GM · United States · World #1,263 classical · FIDE ID 2000377
Our database contains 1,412 games by Alexander Fishbein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Fishbein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Fishbein 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 | 2,428 | 2,529 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,378 | 2,378 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,373 | 2,489 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,412 | 642 | 371 | 398 | 45.5% |
| As White | 717 | 354 | 181 | 181 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 695 | 288 | 190 | 217 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Fishbein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Fishbein's side.
First moves as White (717 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 570 | 79.5% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 9.5% | 56.6% |
| c4 | 45 | 6.3% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 31 | 4.3% | 54.8% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 63.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Fishbein usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Fishbein usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Fishbein usually continues d4 (62.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Fishbein usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Fishbein usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Fishbein usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (297 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 213 | 71.7% | 61.0% |
| e5 | 73 | 24.6% | 45.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.4% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 266 | 94.3% | 54.9% |
| f5 | 9 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Alexander Fishbein's chess games
All 1,412 games by Alexander Fishbein 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: 642 wins, 371 draws, 398 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 97 | 45/27/25 | 46.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 68 | 30/19/19 | 44.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 53 | 28/11/14 | 52.8% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 26/10/4 | 65.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 25 | 17/6/2 | 68.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 21 | 10/1/10 | 47.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 5/5/9 | 26.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 146 | 70/31/45 | 47.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 67 | 27/22/18 | 40.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 46 | 15/14/17 | 32.6% |
| E62 | English Opening | 36 | 13/6/17 | 36.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 33 | 11/10/12 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | B85 |
| May 2022 | Vincent Keymer | 2,667 | Titled Tue Late | E62 |
| Aug 2018 | Jorge Cori | 2,664 | US Open-119 | B80 |
| Nov 2004 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,653 | ch-USA | B52 |
| Oct 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,647 | Titled Tue Late | C80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 610 | 356.5 | 2,387 |
| New York Open | 2000 | 82 | 46 | 2,512 |
| ch-USA | 2004 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,552 |
| ch-USA Seniors | 2025 | 18 | 11 | 2,579 |
| ch-USA U18 | 1987 | 17 | 12 | 2,483 |
| Stavanger Open | 1991 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,601 |
| PRO League Atlantic | 2017 | 12 | 3 | 2,300 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Fishbein's chess games?
1,412 games by Alexander Fishbein, 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 Fishbein has played.
What does Alexander Fishbein play on the first move as White?
Across 717 games with White in our database, Alexander Fishbein opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Fishbein answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Alexander Fishbein play as White?
As White, Alexander Fishbein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (97 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (68 games, 44.1% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (53 games, 52.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 717 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Fishbein play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Fishbein most often plays: Sicilian (146 games, 47.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (67 games, 40.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (46 games, 32.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 695 games.
What is Alexander Fishbein's FIDE rating?
Alexander Fishbein is currently rated 2,428 in classical chess, 2,378 in rapid and 2,373 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,529 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Alexander Fishbein played?
Our database contains 1,412 games by Alexander Fishbein, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 642 wins, 371 draws, 398 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Fishbein?
1,412 games by Alexander Fishbein 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.