Prepare against Alexander Morozevich
GM · Russia · World #64 classical · FIDE ID 4116992
Our database contains 2,819 games by Alexander Morozevich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Morozevich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Morozevich 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 | 2,654 | 2,788 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,629 | 2,791 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,583 | 2,811 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,819 | 1,275 | 867 | 677 | 45.2% |
| As White | 1,411 | 722 | 413 | 276 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 1,408 | 553 | 454 | 401 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Morozevich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Morozevich's side.
First moves as White (1,411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 994 | 70.4% | 67.0% |
| d4 | 264 | 18.7% | 66.5% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 4.3% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 40 | 2.8% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 22 | 1.6% | 61.4% |
| b3 | 12 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 67.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Morozevich usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Morozevich usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Morozevich usually continues d4 (79.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 66.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Morozevich usually continues c4 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Morozevich usually continues c4 (74.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Morozevich usually continues Bf4 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (595 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 195 | 32.8% | 58.5% |
| c5 | 188 | 31.6% | 56.1% |
| e5 | 136 | 22.9% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 28 | 4.7% | 60.7% |
| c6 | 26 | 4.4% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 2.2% | 88.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (570 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 251 | 44.0% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 229 | 40.2% | 53.7% |
| e6 | 45 | 7.9% | 52.2% |
| g6 | 25 | 4.4% | 64.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 2.3% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Alexander Morozevich's chess games
All 2,819 games by Alexander Morozevich 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: 1,275 wins, 867 draws, 677 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 159 | 91/45/23 | 57.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 81 | 38/20/23 | 46.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 72 | 32/24/16 | 44.4% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 57 | 28/21/8 | 49.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 55 | 33/17/5 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 53 | 29/11/13 | 54.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 42 | 19/15/8 | 45.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 41 | 18/14/9 | 43.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 40 | 24/9/7 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 37 | 19/9/9 | 51.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 137 | 45/57/35 | 32.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 100 | 42/27/31 | 42.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 79 | 33/25/21 | 41.8% |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 72 | 21/30/21 | 29.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 61 | 30/16/15 | 49.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 48 | 15/17/16 | 31.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 24/16/6 | 52.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 46 | 19/19/8 | 41.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 46 | 24/13/9 | 52.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 39 | 14/11/14 | 35.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,864 | Moscow Tal Memorial 8th Blitz | B35 |
| Jun 2012 | Levon Aronian | 2,825 | 7th Moscow Tal Mem | A84 |
| Mar 2003 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,807 | 12th Amber Blindfold | C11 |
| Dec 2016 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,804 | Wch Blitz | D02 |
| Mar 2006 | Veselin Topalov | 2,801 | 15th Amber Blindfold | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS blitz | 2019 | 74 | 50 | 2,648 |
| Corus | 2009 | 65 | 33 | 2,709 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 60 | 42 | 2,617 |
| Wch Rapid | 2018 | 50 | 25 | 2,657 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2018 | 44 | 33 | 2,675 |
| 4th World Blitz | 2009 | 42 | 21.5 | 2,726 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 42 | 25 | 2,711 |
| 2nd Wch Blitz | 2007 | 38 | 21 | 2,750 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Peter Leko (72 games) · Alexander Grischuk (58 games) · Boris Gelfand (57 games) · Vasyl Ivanchuk (55 games) · Peter Svidler (54 games) · Viswanathan Anand (43 games) · Veselin Topalov (36 games) · Magnus Carlsen (32 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Morozevich's chess games?
2,819 games by Alexander Morozevich, 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 Morozevich has played.
What does Alexander Morozevich play on the first move as White?
Across 1,411 games with White in our database, Alexander Morozevich opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Morozevich answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Alexander Morozevich play as White?
As White, Alexander Morozevich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (159 games, 57.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (81 games, 46.9% win rate); Scotch Game (72 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,411 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Morozevich play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Morozevich most often plays: Slav Defense (137 games, 32.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (100 games, 42.0% win rate); Sicilian (79 games, 41.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,408 games.
What is Alexander Morozevich's FIDE rating?
Alexander Morozevich is currently rated 2,654 in classical chess, 2,629 in rapid and 2,583 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,788 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Alexander Morozevich played?
Our database contains 2,819 games by Alexander Morozevich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,275 wins, 867 draws, 677 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Morozevich?
2,819 games by Alexander Morozevich 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.