Prepare against Alexander Moiseenko
GM · Ukraine · World #240 classical · FIDE ID 14102560
When preparing against Alexander Moiseenko, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense as White, 26.5% over 49 games.
Our database contains 2,503 games by Alexander Moiseenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Moiseenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Moiseenko 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 | 2,569 | 2,726 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,521 | 2,714 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,531 | 2,711 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,503 | 1,136 | 870 | 497 | 45.4% |
| As White | 1,283 | 640 | 448 | 195 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 1,220 | 496 | 422 | 302 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Moiseenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Moiseenko's side.
First moves as White (1,283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,270 | 99.0% | 67.4% |
| e4 | 11 | 0.9% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Moiseenko usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Moiseenko usually continues c4 (68.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Moiseenko usually continues c4 (77.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 72.7% score
- …c5 (82% of these games) — Moiseenko usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Moiseenko usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Moiseenko usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (547 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 523 | 95.6% | 58.6% |
| g6 | 13 | 2.4% | 88.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 0.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (477 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 440 | 92.2% | 55.1% |
| f5 | 19 | 4.0% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 2.1% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Alexander Moiseenko's chess games
All 2,503 games by Alexander Moiseenko 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: 1,136 wins, 870 draws, 497 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 204 | 102/79/23 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 154 | 88/35/31 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 142 | 69/54/19 | 48.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 122 | 57/46/19 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 92 | 42/40/10 | 45.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 66 | 35/22/9 | 53.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 49 | 21/20/8 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 49 | 24/22/3 | 49.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 49 | 13/24/12 | 26.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 26/11/11 | 54.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 185 | 64/69/52 | 34.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 180 | 80/65/35 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 99 | 27/48/24 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 89 | 43/26/20 | 48.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 56 | 19/20/17 | 33.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 55 | 15/29/11 | 27.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 54 | 25/13/16 | 46.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 48 | 21/15/12 | 43.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 47 | 23/15/9 | 48.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 46 | 13/21/12 | 28.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,793 | Titled Tue | A21 |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,763 | Wch Blitz | A37 |
| May 2025 | W So | 2,751 | Chess.com Classic Play-In | D37 |
| Apr 2006 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,738 | 13th chT-RUS | E13 |
| Dec 2017 | Quang Liem Le | 2,737 | Wch Rapid | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 368 | 246 | 2,567 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 84 | 46 | 2,627 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 84 | 39 | 2,534 |
| Canadian Open | 2008 | 45 | 33 | 2,646 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2014 | 35 | 26.5 | 2,635 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2009 | 34 | 19 | 2,610 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2015 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,676 |
| 7th Wch Blitz | 2013 | 30 | 15 | 2,617 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ivan Cheparinov (21 games) · Etienne Bacrot (16 games) · Yuriy Kuzubov (16 games) · Peter Michalik (15 games) · Anton Korobov (15 games) · Evgeny Postny (13 games) · Zahar Efimenko (12 games) · Andrei Volokitin (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Moiseenko's chess games?
2,503 games by Alexander Moiseenko, 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 Moiseenko has played.
What does Alexander Moiseenko play on the first move as White?
Across 1,283 games with White in our database, Alexander Moiseenko opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Moiseenko answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexander Moiseenko play as White?
As White, Alexander Moiseenko's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (204 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (154 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (142 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,283 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Moiseenko play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Moiseenko most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (185 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian (180 games, 44.4% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (99 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,220 games.
What is Alexander Moiseenko's FIDE rating?
Alexander Moiseenko is currently rated 2,569 in classical chess, 2,521 in rapid and 2,531 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,726 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Alexander Moiseenko played?
Our database contains 2,503 games by Alexander Moiseenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,136 wins, 870 draws, 497 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Moiseenko?
2,503 games by Alexander Moiseenko 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.