Prepare against Alexander Kabatianski
IM · DEU · World #3,214 classical · FIDE ID 4630637
When preparing against Alexander Kabatianski, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 23.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 447 games by Alexander Kabatianski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Kabatianski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Kabatianski 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 | 2,329 | 2,447 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,322 | 2,359 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 447 | 165 | 185 | 97 | 36.9% |
| As White | 205 | 84 | 91 | 30 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 242 | 81 | 94 | 67 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Kabatianski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Kabatianski's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 69.8% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 23.9% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.9% | 54.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kabatianski usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Kabatianski usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kabatianski usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Kabatianski usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Kabatianski usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kabatianski usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 99 | 82.5% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 19 | 15.8% | 57.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 95.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
Alexander Kabatianski's chess games
All 447 games by Alexander Kabatianski 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: 165 wins, 185 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | Indian Defense | 38 | 18/17/3 | 47.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 29 | 9/15/5 | 31.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 24 | 14/7/3 | 58.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 48 | 19/18/11 | 39.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 9/12/12 | 27.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 30 | 7/10/13 | 23.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,587 | chT-NED 0708 | E11 |
| Nov 2003 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,521 | chT-NED 0304 | A39 |
| Jan 1993 | Peter Enders | 2,480 | Baden-Baden Open | B44 |
| Jan 1996 | Jiri Stocek | 2,475 | BL2-Sued 9596 | E20 |
| Nov 2001 | Jeroen Bosch | 2,454 | chT-NED 0102 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 IM-A | 1994 | 12 | 9 | 2,470 |
| Budapest FS04 IM-A | 1994 | 11 | 7 | 2,417 |
| Bundesliga 2008-09 | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 2,326 |
| Bundesliga 1996-97 | 1997 | 10 | 4 | 2,493 |
| Apeldoorn Aventus Open | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,404 |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,525 |
| Oberliga Bayern 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,275 |
| BL2-Sued 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,417 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Kabatianski's chess games?
447 games by Alexander Kabatianski, 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 Kabatianski has played.
What does Alexander Kabatianski play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Alexander Kabatianski opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Kabatianski answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexander Kabatianski play as White?
As White, Alexander Kabatianski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Catalan (24 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Kabatianski play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Kabatianski most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 39.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Alexander Kabatianski's FIDE rating?
Alexander Kabatianski is currently rated 2,329 in classical chess, 2,322 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Alexander Kabatianski played?
Our database contains 447 games by Alexander Kabatianski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 185 draws, 97 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Kabatianski?
447 games by Alexander Kabatianski 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.