Prepare against Alexander Kaspi
IM · Israel · World #2,808 classical · FIDE ID 2802910
Our database contains 457 games by Alexander Kaspi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Kaspi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Kaspi 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 | 2,346 | 2,470 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,436 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,230 | 2,436 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 457 | 181 | 158 | 118 | 39.6% |
| As White | 231 | 106 | 76 | 49 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 226 | 75 | 82 | 69 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Kaspi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Kaspi's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 181 | 78.4% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 41 | 17.7% | 63.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Kaspi usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kaspi usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kaspi usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kaspi usually continues Nc3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Kaspi usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Kaspi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 78.0% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 20 | 20.0% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 53.9% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 38 | 42.7% | 57.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Alexander Kaspi's chess games
All 457 games by Alexander Kaspi 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: 181 wins, 158 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 31 | 17/10/4 | 54.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 14/9/4 | 51.9% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 10/1/1 | 83.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 13/13/13 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Huzman | 2,570 | Tel Aviv Cup Rapid | E15 |
| Jul 2017 | Danyyil Dvirnyy | 2,558 | 35th Andorra Open | D00 |
| Jun 1998 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,545 | Dov Porath Memorial | D86 |
| Jul 2017 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,542 | 35th Andorra Open | A65 |
| Jan 1996 | Leonid D Gofshtein | 2,540 | 12th Czerniak Memorial | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 79 | 44.5 | 2,412 |
| ch-ISR | 2000 | 22 | 9 | 2,400 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 17 | 12 | 2,408 |
| Vrnjacka Banja | 1991 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-UKR | 1988 | 15 | 10 | 2,570 |
| Rishon Le Ziyyon | 1999 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,353 |
| 10th Czerniak Memorial | 1994 | 11 | 8 | 2,502 |
| Tel Aviv B | 1992 | 11 | 5 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Kaspi's chess games?
457 games by Alexander Kaspi, 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 Kaspi has played.
What does Alexander Kaspi play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Alexander Kaspi opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Kaspi answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexander Kaspi play as White?
As White, Alexander Kaspi's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Kaspi play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Kaspi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Alexander Kaspi's FIDE rating?
Alexander Kaspi is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,230 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Alexander Kaspi played?
Our database contains 457 games by Alexander Kaspi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 181 wins, 158 draws, 118 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Kaspi?
457 games by Alexander Kaspi 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.