Prepare against Alexander Gutenev
IM · FIDE · World #1,103 classical · FIDE ID 4195540
When preparing against Alexander Gutenev, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 20.6% over 34 games.
Our database contains 787 games by Alexander Gutenev, covering Oct 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Gutenev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Gutenev 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 | 2,442 | 2,491 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,369 | 2,556 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,315 | 2,523 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 787 | 328 | 234 | 225 | 41.7% |
| As White | 395 | 178 | 116 | 101 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 392 | 150 | 118 | 124 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Gutenev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Gutenev's side.
First moves as White (395 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 382 | 96.7% | 59.2% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gutenev usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gutenev usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gutenev usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gutenev usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gutenev usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Gutenev usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 164 | 92.1% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.9% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 89.2% | 53.0% |
| f5 | 11 | 8.5% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Alexander Gutenev's chess games
All 787 games by Alexander Gutenev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Oct 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: 328 wins, 234 draws, 225 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 48 | 20/17/11 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 21/11/6 | 55.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 7/13/14 | 20.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 13/5/11 | 44.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16 | 7/8/1 | 43.8% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 83 | 26/29/28 | 31.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 46 | 20/10/16 | 43.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 40 | 15/11/14 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 34 | 11/14/9 | 32.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 31 | 12/8/11 | 38.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A48 | London System | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,705 | ch-RUS blitz | A16 |
| Mar 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,680 | Titled Tue Late | C90 |
| Oct 2020 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,670 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| Dec 2019 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,666 | Wch Blitz | B27 |
| Dec 2018 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,657 | Wch Rapid | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 115 | 73.5 | 2,501 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 39 | 14.5 | 2,380 |
| Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,378 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2021 | 30 | 14.5 | 2,420 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,459 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,442 |
| chT2-RUS | 2021 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,473 |
| ch-Urals | 2021 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Gutenev's chess games?
787 games by Alexander Gutenev, from Oct 2003 to Oct 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 Gutenev has played.
What does Alexander Gutenev play on the first move as White?
Across 395 games with White in our database, Alexander Gutenev opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Gutenev answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Alexander Gutenev play as White?
As White, Alexander Gutenev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (38 games, 55.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (34 games, 20.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 395 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Gutenev play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Gutenev most often plays: Sicilian (83 games, 31.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (46 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 392 games.
What is Alexander Gutenev's FIDE rating?
Alexander Gutenev is currently rated 2,442 in classical chess, 2,369 in rapid and 2,315 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,491 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Alexander Gutenev played?
Our database contains 787 games by Alexander Gutenev, covering Oct 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 328 wins, 234 draws, 225 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Gutenev?
787 games by Alexander Gutenev 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.