Prepare against Alexander Krastev
IM · DEU · World #1,279 classical · FIDE ID 12989983
Our database contains 929 games by Alexander Krastev, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Krastev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Krastev 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 | 2,427 | 2,470 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,456 | 2,495 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,446 | 2,469 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 929 | 430 | 246 | 253 | 46.3% |
| As White | 469 | 225 | 125 | 119 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 460 | 205 | 121 | 134 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Krastev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Krastev's side.
First moves as White (469 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 445 | 94.9% | 61.2% |
| a3 | 8 | 1.7% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.7% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Krastev usually continues d4 (70.5% score)
- 1.a3 — 2% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Krastev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Krastev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Krastev usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 49.1% | 58.4% |
| e5 | 102 | 44.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 117 | 83.6% | 58.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 7.9% | 72.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.7% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
Alexander Krastev's chess games
All 929 games by Alexander Krastev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 430 wins, 246 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 57 | 27/12/18 | 47.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 32 | 12/13/7 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French Defense | 28 | 15/6/7 | 53.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 7/11/10 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 20 | 11/7/2 | 55.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 14/14/9 | 37.8% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 37 | 12/9/16 | 32.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 15/12/10 | 40.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,739 | chT-World Rapid | B51 |
| Aug 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,695 | chT-World Rapid | C84 |
| Aug 2023 | Jules Moussard | 2,661 | chT-World Rapid | C00 |
| May 2025 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,654 | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz | C73 |
| Aug 2022 | Dariusz Swiercz | 2,652 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 49 | 26.5 | 2,353 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2022 | 47 | 30 | 2,226 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2015 | 22 | 17 | 1,672 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2017 | 22 | 13 | 1,817 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,270 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2019 | 18 | 15 | 2,332 |
| ch-Hessen | 2018 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,181 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2017 | 14 | 10 | 2,083 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Richard Bethke (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Krastev's chess games?
929 games by Alexander Krastev, from Sep 2014 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 Krastev has played.
What does Alexander Krastev play on the first move as White?
Across 469 games with White in our database, Alexander Krastev opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Krastev answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexander Krastev play as White?
As White, Alexander Krastev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (57 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (32 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (28 games, 53.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 469 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Krastev play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Krastev most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 40.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 460 games.
What is Alexander Krastev's FIDE rating?
Alexander Krastev is currently rated 2,427 in classical chess, 2,456 in rapid and 2,446 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Alexander Krastev played?
Our database contains 929 games by Alexander Krastev, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 430 wins, 246 draws, 253 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Krastev?
929 games by Alexander Krastev 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.