Prepare against Alexander Moskalenko
GM · Russia · World #1,656 classical · FIDE ID 4155351
Our database contains 1,626 games by Alexander Moskalenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Moskalenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Moskalenko 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 | 2,401 | 2,558 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,450 | 2,534 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,407 | 2,626 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,626 | 847 | 389 | 390 | 52.1% |
| As White | 826 | 445 | 204 | 177 | 53.9% |
| As Black | 800 | 402 | 185 | 213 | 50.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Moskalenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Moskalenko's side.
First moves as White (826 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 273 | 33.1% | 64.8% |
| d4 | 257 | 31.1% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 125 | 15.1% | 69.6% |
| Nf3 | 122 | 14.8% | 68.4% |
| b3 | 24 | 2.9% | 60.4% |
| f4 | 9 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues c4 (61.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Moskalenko usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (366 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 117 | 32.0% | 63.7% |
| c6 | 64 | 17.5% | 61.7% |
| e5 | 59 | 16.1% | 57.6% |
| e6 | 46 | 12.6% | 66.3% |
| d5 | 28 | 7.7% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 25 | 6.8% | 68.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 120 | 39.9% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 92 | 30.6% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 38 | 12.6% | 80.3% |
| d6 | 21 | 7.0% | 61.9% |
| g6 | 13 | 4.3% | 65.4% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.7% | 70.0% |
Alexander Moskalenko's chess games
All 1,626 games by Alexander Moskalenko 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: 847 wins, 389 draws, 390 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 56 | 28/19/9 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 51 | 29/11/11 | 56.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 44 | 22/15/7 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 41 | 25/9/7 | 61.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 23/8/7 | 60.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 21/10/4 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 31 | 16/4/11 | 51.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 28 | 10/11/7 | 35.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 62 | 27/20/15 | 43.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 34 | 18/6/10 | 52.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 17/5/10 | 53.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 25 | 16/4/5 | 64.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,789 | 68th ch-Moscow Blitz | A37 |
| May 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,750 | Titled Tue | A30 |
| Sep 2016 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,733 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Aug 2020 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,728 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Feb 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,727 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 975 | 667 | 2,560 |
| ch-RUS blitz | 2017 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,515 |
| Orsha Open | 2026 | 26 | 19.5 | 2,454 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2017 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,531 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 21 | 15 | 2,533 |
| 70th ch-Moscow Blitz | 2016 | 19 | 11 | 2,584 |
| 68th ch-Moscow Blitz | 2014 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,557 |
| Orsha blitz Open | 2019 | 18 | 14 | 2,396 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Boris Savchenko (10 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Moskalenko's chess games?
1,626 games by Alexander Moskalenko, 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 Moskalenko has played.
What does Alexander Moskalenko play on the first move as White?
Across 826 games with White in our database, Alexander Moskalenko opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Moskalenko answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Alexander Moskalenko play as White?
As White, Alexander Moskalenko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (56 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (51 games, 56.9% win rate); English Opening (44 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 826 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Moskalenko play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Moskalenko most often plays: Slav Defense (62 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 53.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 800 games.
What is Alexander Moskalenko's FIDE rating?
Alexander Moskalenko is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,450 in rapid and 2,407 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,558 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Alexander Moskalenko played?
Our database contains 1,626 games by Alexander Moskalenko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 847 wins, 389 draws, 390 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Moskalenko?
1,626 games by Alexander Moskalenko 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.