Prepare against Alexander Konev
Russia · World #79,866 classical · FIDE ID 4161777
When preparing against Alexander Konev, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 70 games by Alexander Konev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Konev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Konev 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 | 1,790 | 2,107 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 2,057 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,014 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 17 | 20 | 33 | 24.3% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 16.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Konev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Konev's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 84.8% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Konev usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Konev usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Konev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Konev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Konev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Konev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 78.9% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 6.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Alexander Konev's chess games
All 70 games by Alexander Konev 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: 17 wins, 20 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,569 | 12th Izmailov Memorial Open | E70 |
| Jul 2003 | Andrey Tiumentsev | 2,253 | 1st RUS-Cup | A85 |
| Jul 2008 | Alexander Ainutdinov | 2,099 | 12th Izmailov Memorial Open D | A30 |
| Jun 2008 | Olesya Shevtchenko | 2,061 | 12th Izmailov Memorial Open | E41 |
| Jul 2003 | Valery Kotelevsky | 2,055 | 1st RUS-Cup | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| 12th Izmailov Memorial Open D | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| 12th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| 16th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| 1st RUS-Cup | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| 10th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| Tomsk rating Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Konev's chess games?
70 games by Alexander Konev, 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 Konev has played.
What does Alexander Konev play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Alexander Konev opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Konev answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games).
What openings does Alexander Konev play as White?
As White, Alexander Konev's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Konev play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Konev most often plays: Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Alexander Konev's FIDE rating?
Alexander Konev is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Alexander Konev played?
Our database contains 70 games by Alexander Konev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 20 draws, 33 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Konev?
70 games by Alexander Konev 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.