Prepare against Alexander Katz
IM · United States · World #1,732 classical · FIDE ID 2039796
Our database contains 844 games by Alexander Katz, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Katz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Katz 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 | 2,397 | 2,470 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,352 | 2,404 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,399 | 2,453 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 844 | 366 | 180 | 298 | 43.4% |
| As White | 422 | 207 | 82 | 133 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 422 | 159 | 98 | 165 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Katz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Katz's side.
First moves as White (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 361 | 85.5% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 22 | 5.2% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 4.0% | 76.5% |
| g3 | 12 | 2.8% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Katz usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Katz usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Katz usually continues d4 (61.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Katz usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Katz usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Katz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 71 | 42.0% | 49.3% |
| d6 | 63 | 37.3% | 46.8% |
| c6 | 13 | 7.7% | 69.2% |
| c5 | 13 | 7.7% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 133 | 82.1% | 47.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 10.5% | 76.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Alexander Katz's chess games
All 844 games by Alexander Katz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 366 wins, 180 draws, 298 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 42 | 21/10/11 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 16/5/16 | 43.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 63 | 23/13/27 | 36.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 51 | 18/16/17 | 35.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 0/3/8 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,699 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Jul 2022 | David W L Howell | 2,650 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Jul 2025 | A Tari | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | C60 |
| Jul 2025 | E Bacrot | 2,631 | Titled Tue Late | E10 |
| Mar 2025 | R Svane | 2,627 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 437 | 234 | 2,391 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 35 | 21 | 2,390 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,354 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 24 | 11 | 2,442 |
| PRO League Atlantic | 2017 | 11 | 2 | 2,140 |
| Foxwoods Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,444 |
| 14th Philadelphia int Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Katz's chess games?
844 games by Alexander Katz, from Jan 2010 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 Katz has played.
What does Alexander Katz play on the first move as White?
Across 422 games with White in our database, Alexander Katz opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Katz answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Alexander Katz play as White?
As White, Alexander Katz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Italian Game (21 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 422 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Katz play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Katz most often plays: Pirc Defense (63 games, 36.5% win rate); Indian Defense (51 games, 35.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 422 games.
What is Alexander Katz's FIDE rating?
Alexander Katz is currently rated 2,397 in classical chess, 2,352 in rapid and 2,399 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Alexander Katz played?
Our database contains 844 games by Alexander Katz, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 366 wins, 180 draws, 298 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Katz?
844 games by Alexander Katz 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.