Prepare against Alexander Kovchan
GM · Ukraine · World #897 classical · FIDE ID 14103052
Our database contains 2,063 games by Alexander Kovchan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Kovchan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Kovchan 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 | 2,462 | 2,605 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,473 | 2,598 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,456 | 2,628 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,063 | 818 | 956 | 289 | 39.7% |
| As White | 1,051 | 476 | 455 | 120 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 1,012 | 342 | 501 | 169 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Kovchan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Kovchan's side.
First moves as White (1,051 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 979 | 93.1% | 68.0% |
| c4 | 28 | 2.7% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 25 | 2.4% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 1.7% | 52.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kovchan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kovchan usually continues Nf3 (69.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kovchan usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kovchan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kovchan usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Kovchan usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (482 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 339 | 70.3% | 59.7% |
| c6 | 50 | 10.4% | 57.0% |
| e5 | 37 | 7.7% | 45.9% |
| d5 | 29 | 6.0% | 58.6% |
| g6 | 16 | 3.3% | 71.9% |
| d6 | 11 | 2.3% | 68.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (349 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 310 | 88.8% | 60.3% |
| g6 | 14 | 4.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 2.9% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
Alexander Kovchan's chess games
All 2,063 games by Alexander Kovchan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 818 wins, 956 draws, 289 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 140 | 69/52/19 | 49.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 138 | 57/63/18 | 41.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 46 | 14/29/3 | 30.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 45 | 30/9/6 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 39 | 22/15/2 | 56.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 37 | 19/14/4 | 51.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 35 | 11/19/5 | 31.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 34 | 10/19/5 | 29.4% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 15/11/3 | 51.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 28 | 14/13/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 157 | 49/84/24 | 31.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 151 | 55/68/28 | 36.4% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 72 | 24/34/14 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 57 | 10/38/9 | 17.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 21/17/8 | 45.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 40 | 16/17/7 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 15/18/4 | 40.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 36 | 8/22/6 | 22.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 13/15/7 | 37.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 35 | 14/13/8 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,716 | 12th ch-EU | D70 |
| Dec 2018 | Anton Korobov | 2,698 | ch-UKR 87th | A46 |
| Jul 2011 | Boris Grachev | 2,680 | 44th Biel MTO Open | A37 |
| Mar 2025 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,668 | British Rapidplay TB 2025 | C84 |
| Mar 2011 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,666 | 12th ch-EU | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf | 2019 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,597 |
| Kharkov Femida | 2011 | 31 | 18 | 2,497 |
| ch-UKR U20 | 2002 | 24 | 16 | 2,516 |
| ch-UKR U18 | 2001 | 22 | 15 | 2,482 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2018 | 21 | 16.5 | 2,613 |
| Wch U16 | 1999 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,472 |
| ch-UKR | 2015 | 19 | 12 | 2,623 |
| ch-UKR U16 | 1999 | 18 | 13 | 2,465 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladimir Baklan (20 games) · Georgii Arzumanian (11 games) · Volodymyr Onyshchuk (11 games) · Valeriy Aveskulov (10 games)
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Where can I find Alexander Kovchan's chess games?
2,063 games by Alexander Kovchan, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kovchan has played.
What does Alexander Kovchan play on the first move as White?
Across 1,051 games with White in our database, Alexander Kovchan opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Kovchan answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Alexander Kovchan play as White?
As White, Alexander Kovchan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (140 games, 49.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (138 games, 41.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (46 games, 30.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,051 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Kovchan play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Kovchan most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (157 games, 31.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (151 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (72 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,012 games.
What is Alexander Kovchan's FIDE rating?
Alexander Kovchan is currently rated 2,462 in classical chess, 2,473 in rapid and 2,456 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,605 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Alexander Kovchan played?
Our database contains 2,063 games by Alexander Kovchan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 818 wins, 956 draws, 289 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Kovchan?
2,063 games by Alexander Kovchan 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.