Prepare against Alexander Kundin
IM · Israel · World #6,146 classical · FIDE ID 2803097
Our database contains 295 games by Alexander Kundin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Kundin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Kundin 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 | 2,243 | 2,442 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,346 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,339 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 295 | 115 | 85 | 94 | 39.0% |
| As White | 148 | 72 | 42 | 33 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 147 | 43 | 43 | 61 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Kundin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Kundin's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 146 | 98.6% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kundin usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kundin usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kundin usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kundin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 97.1% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 98.2% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Alexander Kundin's chess games
All 295 games by Alexander Kundin 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: 115 wins, 85 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 44 | 9/13/22 | 20.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Peter Acs | 2,525 | Wch U18 | B92 |
| Nov 2002 | Leonid D Gofshtein | 2,519 | Tel Aviv Last Autumn | D49 |
| May 2002 | Mark D Tseitlin | 2,511 | chT-ISR | B23 |
| Dec 2012 | Ilya Khmelniker | 2,508 | chT-ISR 13 | D15 |
| Feb 2013 | Dov Zifroni | 2,507 | chT-ISR 13 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 50 | 23 | 2,333 |
| Wch U18 | 1999 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,430 |
| ch-ISR | 2002 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,281 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1997 | 18 | 13 | 2,439 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1999 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,346 |
| Wch U14 | 1995 | 11 | 7 | 2,330 |
| Czerniak Memorial 11th | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,305 |
| Rishon Le Ziyyon YM-IM | 1995 | 11 | 4 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Kundin's chess games?
295 games by Alexander Kundin, 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 Kundin has played.
What does Alexander Kundin play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Alexander Kundin opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Kundin answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexander Kundin play as White?
As White, Alexander Kundin's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Kundin play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Kundin most often plays: Slav Defense (44 games, 20.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Alexander Kundin's FIDE rating?
Alexander Kundin is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Alexander Kundin played?
Our database contains 295 games by Alexander Kundin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 85 draws, 94 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Kundin?
295 games by Alexander Kundin 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.