Prepare against Alexander Khantuev
FM · Russia · World #5,926 classical · FIDE ID 4184300
Our database contains 312 games by Alexander Khantuev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Khantuev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Khantuev 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 | 2,249 | 2,374 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,348 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,352 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 312 | 145 | 73 | 94 | 46.5% |
| As White | 157 | 70 | 37 | 50 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 155 | 75 | 36 | 44 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Khantuev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Khantuev's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 81.5% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 14 | 8.9% | 32.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.1% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Khantuev usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Khantuev usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Khantuev usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Khantuev usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Khantuev usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 71.6% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 14.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 57.1% | 67.2% |
| g6 | 13 | 23.2% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
Alexander Khantuev's chess games
All 312 games by Alexander Khantuev 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: 145 wins, 73 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 27 | 13/8/6 | 48.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Sergey Klimov | 2,506 | 18th Chigorin Memorial | E49 |
| Nov 2010 | Vladimir Ponfilenok | 2,453 | 18th Chigorin Memorial | E11 |
| Jun 2007 | Veniamen Shtyrenkov | 2,435 | 4th Alushta Summer | B22 |
| Nov 2007 | Ferenc Langheinrich | 2,421 | Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | C11 |
| Jan 2011 | Dmitry Pushkarev | 2,417 | Ulan-Ude Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Irkutsk Region | 2015 | 49 | 30.5 | 2,288 |
| ch-Irkutsk | 2016 | 37 | 23 | 2,287 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2010 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,265 |
| Ulan-Ude Open | 2011 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,248 |
| Angarsk Golden Autumn | 2015 | 13 | 7 | 2,248 |
| 1st Angarsk Alfa Cup | 2015 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,486 |
| Budapest FS04 IM-A | 2007 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,463 |
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,250 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexander Shelk (14 games) · Dmitry Obolenskikh (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Khantuev's chess games?
312 games by Alexander Khantuev, 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 Khantuev has played.
What does Alexander Khantuev play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Alexander Khantuev opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Khantuev answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Alexander Khantuev play as White?
As White, Alexander Khantuev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Scotch Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Khantuev play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Khantuev most often plays: French: Classical Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Alexander Khantuev's FIDE rating?
Alexander Khantuev is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Alexander Khantuev played?
Our database contains 312 games by Alexander Khantuev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 73 draws, 94 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Khantuev?
312 games by Alexander Khantuev 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.