Prepare against Alexander Gelman
IM · DEU · World #1,339 classical · FIDE ID 4118316
When preparing against Alexander Gelman, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 42.6% over 47 games.
Our database contains 3,158 games by Alexander Gelman, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Gelman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Gelman 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 | 2,422 | 2,437 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,425 | 2,425 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,433 | 2,447 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,158 | 1,630 | 274 | 1,254 | 51.6% |
| As White | 1,611 | 888 | 142 | 581 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 1,547 | 742 | 132 | 673 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Gelman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Gelman's side.
First moves as White (1,605 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,225 | 76.3% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 234 | 14.6% | 62.6% |
| e4 | 98 | 6.1% | 56.1% |
| g3 | 34 | 2.1% | 69.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 0.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gelman usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gelman usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Gelman usually continues Nc3 (65.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Gelman usually continues d3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gelman usually continues e3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gelman usually continues d3 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (709 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 578 | 81.5% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 34 | 4.8% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 33 | 4.7% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 33 | 4.7% | 43.9% |
| b6 | 29 | 4.1% | 75.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (500 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 395 | 79.0% | 50.4% |
| c5 | 59 | 11.8% | 53.4% |
| d6 | 43 | 8.6% | 46.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Alexander Gelman's chess games
All 3,158 games by Alexander Gelman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,630 wins, 274 draws, 1,254 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 859 | 479/56/324 | 55.8% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 147 | 90/7/50 | 61.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 125 | 69/13/43 | 55.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 70 | 36/3/31 | 51.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 53 | 34/4/15 | 64.2% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 29 | 16/10/3 | 55.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 13/1/13 | 48.1% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 25 | 19/1/5 | 76.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 15/2/7 | 62.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 443 | 217/27/199 | 49.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 298 | 133/19/146 | 44.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 115 | 55/9/51 | 47.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 101 | 52/6/43 | 51.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 69 | 37/8/24 | 53.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 47 | 20/6/21 | 42.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 46 | 27/2/17 | 58.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 39 | 18/3/18 | 46.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 31 | 16/3/12 | 51.6% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 29 | 21/2/6 | 72.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,733 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
| Jan 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,731 | Titled Tue | A43 |
| Jan 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,691 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,689 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B09 |
| Jun 2020 | Bassem Amin | 2,686 | Titled Tue | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,428 | 1,384.5 | 2,366 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 162 | 88 | 2,324 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 86 | 46.5 | 2,364 |
| ch-Moscow | 1999 | 42 | 25.5 | 2,461 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 28 | 16 | 2,415 |
| Goldberg Memorial | 1998 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,470 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 25 | 14 | 2,324 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 21 | 10 | 2,332 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Renato Terry (11 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (11 games) · Sanan Sjugirov (10 games) · Denis Lazavik (10 games) · Vasif Durarbayli (10 games) · Matvey Galchenko (10 games) · Alexander Reprintsev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Gelman's chess games?
3,158 games by Alexander Gelman, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Gelman has played.
What does Alexander Gelman play on the first move as White?
Across 1,605 games with White in our database, Alexander Gelman opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Gelman answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Alexander Gelman play as White?
As White, Alexander Gelman's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (859 games, 55.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (147 games, 61.2% win rate); English Opening (125 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,611 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Gelman play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Gelman most often plays: Sicilian (443 games, 49.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (298 games, 44.6% win rate); Réti Opening (115 games, 47.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,547 games.
What is Alexander Gelman's FIDE rating?
Alexander Gelman is currently rated 2,422 in classical chess, 2,425 in rapid and 2,433 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Alexander Gelman played?
Our database contains 3,158 games by Alexander Gelman, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,630 wins, 274 draws, 1,254 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Gelman?
3,158 games by Alexander Gelman 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.