Prepare against Alexander Ginzburg
Russia · World #98,866 classical · FIDE ID 4191510
When preparing against Alexander Ginzburg, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 141 games by Alexander Ginzburg, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Ginzburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Ginzburg 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 | 1,733 | 2,074 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,094 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 2,079 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 63 | 21 | 57 | 44.7% |
| As White | 69 | 34 | 9 | 26 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 29 | 12 | 31 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Ginzburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Ginzburg's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 52.2% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 23 | 33.3% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.6% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ginzburg usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Ginzburg usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ginzburg usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Ginzburg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Ginzburg usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ginzburg usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 41.0% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.8% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 79.2% | 71.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Alexander Ginzburg's chess games
All 141 games by Alexander Ginzburg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 63 wins, 21 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Dmitry Obolenskikh | 2,481 | ch-Irkutsk Open | E12 |
| Aug 2011 | Alexander Nikolaev | 2,162 | 5th Irkutsk Ermolaev Memorial | C05 |
| May 2010 | Pavel Galaktionov | 2,161 | ch-Sibiria Region | A90 |
| Oct 2008 | Sergei Samarin | 2,161 | ch-Irkutsk final Open | B39 |
| Apr 2011 | Gennady Rozhnev | 2,151 | ch-Irkutsk Open | D75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Irkutsk | 2017 | 25 | 10.5 | 1,853 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 2,013 |
| ch-Irkutsk Open | 2016 | 18 | 9 | 2,013 |
| Irkutsk Baykal Open | 2015 | 17 | 10 | 1,950 |
| Irkutsk Veda Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,982 |
| Irkutsk Spring | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,029 |
| 3rd Irkutsk Ermolaev Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-Irkutsk final Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Ginzburg's chess games?
141 games by Alexander Ginzburg, from Jul 2007 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 Ginzburg has played.
What does Alexander Ginzburg play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Alexander Ginzburg opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Ginzburg answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Ginzburg play as White?
As White, Alexander Ginzburg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Ginzburg play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Ginzburg most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Alexander Ginzburg's FIDE rating?
Alexander Ginzburg is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Alexander Ginzburg played?
Our database contains 141 games by Alexander Ginzburg, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 21 draws, 57 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Ginzburg?
141 games by Alexander Ginzburg 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.