Prepare against Alexander I. Sotnikov
FM · Russia · World #117,747 classical · FIDE ID 4148088
Our database contains 195 games by Alexander I. Sotnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander I. Sotnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander I. Sotnikov 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 | 1,922 | 2,320 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 2,202 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 2,197 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 97 | 38 | 60 | 49.7% |
| As White | 98 | 48 | 21 | 29 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 97 | 49 | 17 | 31 | 50.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander I. Sotnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander I. Sotnikov's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 80 | 81.6% | 58.1% |
| f4 | 8 | 8.2% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.1% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 82% of White games, 58.1% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues b3 (60.6% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues b3 (76.2% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues b3 (61.1% score)
- 1.f4 — 8% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 24 | 48.0% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 15 | 30.0% | 90.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 10.0% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 64.5% | 57.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Alexander I. Sotnikov's chess games
All 195 games by Alexander I. Sotnikov 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: 97 wins, 38 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 34 | 20/4/10 | 58.8% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 33 | 15/10/8 | 45.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 13/1/1 | 86.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Alexander Demianjuk | 2,356 | 28th Nezhmetdinov Memorial | A07 |
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Kozirev | 2,351 | 2nd Cheliabinsk Open | B06 |
| Sep 2008 | Evgeny Zayac | 2,342 | Gagra Open | A10 |
| Jan 2008 | Dmitriy M. Trotsenko | 2,273 | ch-Cheliabinsk City | A30 |
| Sep 2007 | Svetlana Bezgodova | 2,266 | 5th Cheliabinsk Region Cup | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 18 | 4.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-Cheliabinsk Region | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,199 |
| ch-Cheliabinsk | 2011 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,105 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,875 |
| Cheliabinsk Open 08 | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,239 |
| 7th Cheliabinsk Cup | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-UrFO Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
| 5th Cheliabinsk Region Cup | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,343 |
Interactive opening tree from all 195 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander I. Sotnikov's chess games?
195 games by Alexander I. Sotnikov, 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. Sotnikov has played.
What does Alexander I. Sotnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Alexander I. Sotnikov opens with 1.Nf3 (82% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander I. Sotnikov answers 1...b6 (48% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Alexander I. Sotnikov play as White?
As White, Alexander I. Sotnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (34 games, 58.8% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander I. Sotnikov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander I. Sotnikov most often plays: Owen Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (15 games, 86.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Alexander I. Sotnikov's FIDE rating?
Alexander I. Sotnikov is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Alexander I. Sotnikov played?
Our database contains 195 games by Alexander I. Sotnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 38 draws, 60 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander I. Sotnikov?
195 games by Alexander I. Sotnikov 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.