Prepare against Alexander Kaplivatski
FM · Israel · World #10,832 classical · FIDE ID 2801094
Our database contains 48 games by Alexander Kaplivatski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Kaplivatski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Kaplivatski 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 | 2,157 | 2,324 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,293 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,332 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 11 | 12 | 25 | 22.9% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Kaplivatski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Kaplivatski's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 92.9% | 40.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kaplivatski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kaplivatski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Kaplivatski usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kaplivatski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
Alexander Kaplivatski's chess games
All 48 games by Alexander Kaplivatski 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | David Kudischewitsch | 2,366 | Haifa | B43 |
| May 2002 | Gleb Kaganskiy | 2,329 | Tel Aviv Spring | A16 |
| May 2003 | Alex Polyakov | 2,327 | chT-ISR | B00 |
| Feb 2002 | Ran Shabtai | 2,293 | chT-ISR | B32 |
| Dec 2009 | Evgeny Miller | 2,260 | Haifa | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2018 | 13 | 5 | 2,288 |
| Tel Aviv Spring | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-ISR 34th | 2008 | 8 | 3 | 2,184 |
| Haifa | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,298 |
| ch-ISR | 1990 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 2,049 |
| Kfar Sava Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 2,040 |
| Ashdod Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Kaplivatski's chess games?
48 games by Alexander Kaplivatski, 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 Kaplivatski has played.
What does Alexander Kaplivatski play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Alexander Kaplivatski opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Kaplivatski answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Kaplivatski play as White?
As White, Alexander Kaplivatski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Kaplivatski play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Kaplivatski most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Alexander Kaplivatski's FIDE rating?
Alexander Kaplivatski is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Alexander Kaplivatski played?
Our database contains 48 games by Alexander Kaplivatski, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Kaplivatski?
48 games by Alexander Kaplivatski 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.