Prepare against Alexander Lukovnikov
Russia · World #24,847 classical · FIDE ID 4105842
When preparing against Alexander Lukovnikov, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 463 games by Alexander Lukovnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Lukovnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Lukovnikov 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 | 2,019 | 2,388 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,280 | 2,307 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,289 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 463 | 221 | 122 | 119 | 47.7% |
| As White | 238 | 125 | 53 | 59 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 225 | 96 | 69 | 60 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Lukovnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Lukovnikov's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 185 | 77.7% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 46 | 19.3% | 63.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.7% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lukovnikov usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lukovnikov usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lukovnikov usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Lukovnikov usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lukovnikov usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lukovnikov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 43.4% | 66.3% |
| c5 | 33 | 33.3% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 14 | 14.1% | 57.1% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 7.1% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 44.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 38 | 44.2% | 59.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.1% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Alexander Lukovnikov's chess games
All 463 games by Alexander Lukovnikov 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: 221 wins, 122 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 36 | 14/11/11 | 38.9% |
| C11 | French Defense | 18 | 11/4/2 | 61.1% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 47 | 20/16/11 | 42.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Viacheslav V. Zakhartsov | 2,580 | Voronezh Open A | B46 |
| Jun 2006 | Dmitri Saulin | 2,471 | Voronezh Open A | B96 |
| Jan 1989 | Ale Ivanov | 2,470 | ch-URS Army | C91 |
| Jun 1998 | Ruslan Pogorelov | 2,465 | Voronezh Open | B31 |
| Jan 1995 | Andrey Shariyazdanov | 2,460 | chT2-RUS | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Voronezh Region | 2018 | 77 | 37 | 2,227 |
| ch-Voronezh | 2013 | 41 | 27 | 2,348 |
| ch-Voronezh Region Seniors | 2013 | 22 | 18.5 | 2,256 |
| Zagorovsky Memorial Open | 2013 | 15 | 9 | 2,224 |
| ch-Voronezh CC | 2014 | 15 | 10 | 2,296 |
| Voronezh Open A | 2008 | 15 | 7 | 2,329 |
| Lysenko Memorial Open | 2009 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,319 |
| ch-VOR City | 2007 | 12 | 7 | 2,452 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexey Kostin (11 games) · Dmitrij Rodin (11 games) · Dmitry Chuprikov (10 games) · Sergey Sergienko (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Lukovnikov's chess games?
463 games by Alexander Lukovnikov, 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 Lukovnikov has played.
What does Alexander Lukovnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Alexander Lukovnikov opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Lukovnikov answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (44% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Alexander Lukovnikov play as White?
As White, Alexander Lukovnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 38.9% win rate); French Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Lukovnikov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Lukovnikov most often plays: Dutch Defense (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Modern Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 225 games.
What is Alexander Lukovnikov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Lukovnikov is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 2,280 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Alexander Lukovnikov played?
Our database contains 463 games by Alexander Lukovnikov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 221 wins, 122 draws, 119 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Lukovnikov?
463 games by Alexander Lukovnikov 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.