Prepare against Alexander Lebedev
Russia · World #24,362 classical · FIDE ID 4115155
When preparing against Alexander Lebedev, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Alexander Lebedev, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Lebedev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Lebedev 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 | 2,153 | 2,264 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,294 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,392 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 21 | 9 | 13 | 48.8% |
| As White | 22 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Lebedev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Lebedev's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lebedev usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Lebedev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Lebedev usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Lebedev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Alexander Lebedev's chess games
All 43 games by Alexander Lebedev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Dmitriy Khegay | 2,405 | Krasnoyarsk Marchko Memorial | E42 |
| Mar 2010 | Yury Matveenko | 2,187 | ch-Voronezh | B00 |
| Dec 2015 | Oleg Yuryevich Pavlov | 2,186 | Krasnoyarsk Marchko Memorial | D79 |
| Mar 2016 | Roman Komov | 2,142 | ch-Krasnoyarsk | E41 |
| Mar 2016 | Andrey Morin | 2,072 | ch-Krasnoyarsk | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Krasnoyarsk | 2017 | 18 | 13 | 2,183 |
| Krasnoyarsk Marchko Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,203 |
| ch-Krasnoyarsk Regional | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| ch-Voronezh | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Lebedev's chess games?
43 games by Alexander Lebedev, from Apr 2007 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 Lebedev has played.
What does Alexander Lebedev play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Alexander Lebedev opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Lebedev answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Lebedev play as White?
As White, Alexander Lebedev's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Lebedev play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Lebedev most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Alexander Lebedev's FIDE rating?
Alexander Lebedev is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Alexander Lebedev played?
Our database contains 43 games by Alexander Lebedev, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Lebedev?
43 games by Alexander Lebedev 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.