Prepare against Alexander I Petrushin
IM · Russia · World #6,576 classical · FIDE ID 4104595
Our database contains 707 games by Alexander I Petrushin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander I Petrushin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander I Petrushin 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 | 2,233 | 2,492 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,418 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,418 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 707 | 295 | 180 | 232 | 41.7% |
| As White | 367 | 176 | 93 | 98 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 340 | 119 | 87 | 134 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (367 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 351 | 95.6% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.5% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Petrushin usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Petrushin usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Petrushin usually continues d4 (60.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Petrushin usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Petrushin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Petrushin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 139 | 86.9% | 48.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 7.5% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 118 | 90.1% | 47.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.8% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Alexander I Petrushin's chess games
All 707 games by Alexander I Petrushin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 295 wins, 180 draws, 232 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 64 | 27/19/18 | 42.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 18/5/12 | 51.4% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 7/10/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 13/6/0 | 68.4% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 62 | 22/11/29 | 35.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 13/10/14 | 35.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 34 | 11/8/15 | 32.4% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 9/0/9 | 50.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| E60 | English Opening | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Boris Alterman | 2,600 | Rostov on Don Open | B74 |
| Dec 1983 | Lev Psakhis | 2,580 | ch-URS 51 First League | C16 |
| Jun 1998 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,560 | 5th chT-RUS | A64 |
| Jan 1977 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,555 | 45th ch-URS First League | B67 |
| Jan 1977 | Ratmir Kholmov | 2,555 | ch-URS 45 Semifinal | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSFSR | 1985 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,417 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1999 | 32 | 20.5 | 2,487 |
| Doroshkevich Memorial Open | 2009 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,508 |
| St Petersburg Open | 1995 | 18 | 9 | 2,505 |
| ch-URS 51 First League | 1983 | 17 | 6 | 2,355 |
| 45th ch-URS First League | 1977 | 17 | 6 | 2,400 |
| ch-URS52 Semifinal | 1984 | 17 | 6 | 2,319 |
| ch-URS51 Semifinal | 1983 | 17 | 9 | 2,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander I Petrushin's chess games?
707 games by Alexander I Petrushin, from Apr 2003 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 I Petrushin has played.
What does Alexander I Petrushin play on the first move as White?
Across 367 games with White in our database, Alexander I Petrushin opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander I Petrushin answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander I Petrushin play as White?
As White, Alexander I Petrushin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 51.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (25 games, 56.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 367 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander I Petrushin play as Black?
As Black, Alexander I Petrushin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (62 games, 35.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 340 games.
What is Alexander I Petrushin's FIDE rating?
Alexander I Petrushin is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,492 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Alexander I Petrushin played?
Our database contains 707 games by Alexander I Petrushin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 295 wins, 180 draws, 232 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander I Petrushin?
707 games by Alexander I Petrushin 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.