Prepare against Alexander Krapivin
GM · Russia · World #3,028 classical · FIDE ID 4154720
Our database contains 466 games by Alexander Krapivin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Krapivin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Krapivin 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 | 2,337 | 2,514 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,307 | 2,446 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,250 | 2,438 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 466 | 175 | 157 | 134 | 37.6% |
| As White | 232 | 97 | 71 | 64 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 234 | 78 | 86 | 70 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Krapivin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Krapivin's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 214 | 92.2% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.9% | 55.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Krapivin usually continues Nc3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Krapivin usually continues d4 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Krapivin usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Krapivin usually continues b3 (70.0% score)
- …Nc6 (22% of these games) — Krapivin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 89.5% | 54.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 6.1% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.6% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 67 | 84.8% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 7.6% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Alexander Krapivin's chess games
All 466 games by Alexander Krapivin 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: 175 wins, 157 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 116 | 48/30/38 | 41.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 16/7/4 | 59.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B22 | French Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 64 | 20/26/18 | 31.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Farrukh Amonatov | 2,648 | ch-Moscow | B26 |
| Nov 2009 | Ildar Khairullin | 2,613 | RUS Cup final | E09 |
| Jan 2012 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,587 | Moscow Open A | B01 |
| Sep 2008 | Pavel Kotsur | 2,566 | Zvenigorod Autumn Open A | D31 |
| Feb 2012 | Jakov Geller | 2,565 | Moscow Open A | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,450 |
| Serpukhov-A | 2004 | 31 | 14 | 2,374 |
| ch-Moscow | 2024 | 27 | 13 | 2,404 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2020 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,426 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2024 | 17 | 7 | 2,404 |
| chT-Moscow | 2014 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,549 |
| Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial | 2006 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,498 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Krapivin's chess games?
466 games by Alexander Krapivin, 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 Krapivin has played.
What does Alexander Krapivin play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Alexander Krapivin opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Krapivin answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Krapivin play as White?
As White, Alexander Krapivin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (116 games, 41.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (27 games, 59.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Krapivin play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Krapivin most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (64 games, 31.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Alexander Krapivin's FIDE rating?
Alexander Krapivin is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,307 in rapid and 2,250 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,514 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Alexander Krapivin played?
Our database contains 466 games by Alexander Krapivin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 157 draws, 134 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Krapivin?
466 games by Alexander Krapivin 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.