Prepare against Alexander Lagunow
IM · DEU · World #3,638 classical · FIDE ID 4616049
Our database contains 516 games by Alexander Lagunow, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Lagunow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Lagunow 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 | 2,314 | 2,444 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,352 | 2,389 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,418 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 516 | 190 | 227 | 99 | 36.8% |
| As White | 258 | 102 | 117 | 39 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 258 | 88 | 110 | 60 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Lagunow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Lagunow's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 127 | 49.2% | 63.4% |
| c4 | 52 | 20.2% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 41 | 15.9% | 67.1% |
| d4 | 36 | 14.0% | 63.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Lagunow usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lagunow usually continues g3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Lagunow usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lagunow usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Lagunow usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lagunow usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 114 | 95.0% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 93.2% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
Alexander Lagunow's chess games
All 516 games by Alexander Lagunow 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: 190 wins, 227 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 47 | 18/19/10 | 38.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/14/1 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| E09 | Catalan | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 60 | 25/19/16 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 7/11/5 | 30.4% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A62 | Catalan | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Larry Christiansen | 2,600 | 26th Porz Open | D89 |
| Jan 1996 | Margeir Petursson | 2,585 | Bern Cup Rapid | A39 |
| Jan 1996 | Aleksander Wojtkiewicz | 2,550 | Bern Cup | A30 |
| Oct 2007 | Robert Rabiega | 2,545 | BL2-Nord 0708 | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Ognjen Cvitan | 2,540 | 12th Bad Woerishofen Open | D76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2024 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,303 |
| Berlin Open | 1999 | 17 | 12 | 2,440 |
| ch-URS Army | 1989 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,535 |
| Berlin | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,405 |
| Berlin Titelturnier | 1993 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,343 |
| Berlin Neukoelln | 1990 | 11 | 7 | 2,481 |
| Kreuzberg | 1991 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,484 |
| BL2-Nord 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,345 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Rabiega (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Lagunow's chess games?
516 games by Alexander Lagunow, 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 Lagunow has played.
What does Alexander Lagunow play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Alexander Lagunow opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Lagunow answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Alexander Lagunow play as White?
As White, Alexander Lagunow's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Lagunow play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Lagunow most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 41.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 258 games.
What is Alexander Lagunow's FIDE rating?
Alexander Lagunow is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,352 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,444 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Alexander Lagunow played?
Our database contains 516 games by Alexander Lagunow, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 227 draws, 99 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Lagunow?
516 games by Alexander Lagunow 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.