Prepare against Alexander Khlebovich
IM · Russia · World #1,448 classical · FIDE ID 4169123
When preparing against Alexander Khlebovich, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 770 games by Alexander Khlebovich, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Khlebovich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Khlebovich 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 | 2,415 | 2,446 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,405 | 2,461 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,305 | 2,372 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 770 | 409 | 146 | 215 | 53.1% |
| As White | 386 | 221 | 71 | 94 | 57.3% |
| As Black | 384 | 188 | 75 | 121 | 49.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Khlebovich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Khlebovich's side.
First moves as White (386 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 345 | 89.4% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 16 | 4.1% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Khlebovich usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Khlebovich usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Khlebovich usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Khlebovich usually continues e3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Khlebovich usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Khlebovich usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 181 | 97.8% | 59.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 117 | 95.9% | 58.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.3% | 37.5% |
Alexander Khlebovich's chess games
All 770 games by Alexander Khlebovich in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 409 wins, 146 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 90 | 49/13/28 | 54.4% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 62 | 32/15/15 | 51.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 34 | 20/7/7 | 58.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 16/6/5 | 59.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 71 | 39/14/18 | 54.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 47 | 22/8/17 | 46.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 40 | 20/9/11 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 38 | 20/5/13 | 52.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Ray Robson | 2,689 | Titled Tue Late | E10 |
| Oct 2024 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Jul 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,674 | Titled Tue Late | E60 |
| Jan 2026 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,652 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | E06 |
| Oct 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,647 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 464 | 301 | 2,449 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 129 | 75 | 2,425 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Blitz Open | 2023 | 13 | 9 | 2,136 |
| ch-RUS U14 | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,402 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,534 |
| ch-RUS Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,403 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,484 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Khlebovich's chess games?
770 games by Alexander Khlebovich, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Khlebovich has played.
What does Alexander Khlebovich play on the first move as White?
Across 386 games with White in our database, Alexander Khlebovich opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Khlebovich answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Alexander Khlebovich play as White?
As White, Alexander Khlebovich's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (90 games, 54.4% win rate); Indian Defense (62 games, 51.6% win rate); Slav Defense (34 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 386 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Khlebovich play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Khlebovich most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (71 games, 54.9% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (40 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 384 games.
What is Alexander Khlebovich's FIDE rating?
Alexander Khlebovich is currently rated 2,415 in classical chess, 2,405 in rapid and 2,305 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (May 2023).
How many games has Alexander Khlebovich played?
Our database contains 770 games by Alexander Khlebovich, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 409 wins, 146 draws, 215 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Khlebovich?
770 games by Alexander Khlebovich 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.