Prepare against Alexander Krivonogov
FM · Russia · World #25,290 classical · FIDE ID 4124596
Our database contains 207 games by Alexander Krivonogov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Krivonogov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Krivonogov 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 | 2,016 | 2,351 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,274 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,327 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 86 | 68 | 53 | 41.5% |
| As White | 100 | 47 | 35 | 18 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 107 | 39 | 33 | 35 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 33.0% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 29.0% | 69.0% |
| c4 | 26 | 26.0% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 11.0% | 63.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 68.2% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Krivonogov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Krivonogov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Krivonogov usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Krivonogov usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Krivonogov usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Krivonogov usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 71.7% | 42.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.7% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 79.5% | 58.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Alexander Krivonogov's chess games
All 207 games by Alexander Krivonogov 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: 86 wins, 68 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A06 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 33 | 9/10/14 | 27.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Viktor Varavin | 2,520 | Moscow Open | E68 |
| Jul 1998 | Sergey Zagrebelny | 2,485 | RUS-Cup06 | B03 |
| Jul 1998 | Roman Skomorokhin | 2,480 | RUS-Cup06 | D27 |
| Oct 2001 | Viktor Kupreichik | 2,453 | 9th Chigorin Memorial | B45 |
| Jul 1998 | Pavel Yanin | 2,430 | RUS-Cup06 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kstovo Open | 2012 | 34 | 21 | 2,214 |
| ch-Moscow Open | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,274 |
| RUS-Cup06 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,527 |
| 8th Chigorin Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,358 |
| ch-Nizhnij Novgorod Region | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,370 |
| 9th Chigorin Memorial | 2001 | 9 | 6 | 2,500 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,454 |
| RUS-Cup2 | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,427 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Krivonogov's chess games?
207 games by Alexander Krivonogov, 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 Krivonogov has played.
What does Alexander Krivonogov play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Alexander Krivonogov opens with 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Krivonogov answers 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Alexander Krivonogov play as White?
As White, Alexander Krivonogov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Krivonogov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Krivonogov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (33 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Alexander Krivonogov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Krivonogov is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Alexander Krivonogov played?
Our database contains 207 games by Alexander Krivonogov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 68 draws, 53 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Krivonogov?
207 games by Alexander Krivonogov 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.