Prepare against Alexander Mulenko
Russia · World #72,071 classical · FIDE ID 24105430
When preparing against Alexander Mulenko, expect 1.Nf3 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 9.1% over 22 games.
Our database contains 256 games by Alexander Mulenko, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Mulenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Mulenko 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 | 1,815 | 2,201 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,851 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,802 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 74 | 100 | 82 | 28.9% |
| As White | 128 | 46 | 52 | 30 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 128 | 28 | 48 | 52 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Mulenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Mulenko's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 72 | 56.3% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 47 | 36.7% | 55.3% |
| g3 | 9 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mulenko usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Mulenko usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Mulenko usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Mulenko usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Mulenko usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Mulenko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 32.4% | 36.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 87.2% | 39.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Alexander Mulenko's chess games
All 256 games by Alexander Mulenko in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 74 wins, 100 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| E08 | Catalan | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 29 | 10/13/6 | 34.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 2/12/8 | 9.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Evgeny Nalivajko | 2,349 | Kharkov Open | A84 |
| Jul 2017 | Kilian Slovak | 2,254 | 23rd Klatovy Open A | E62 |
| Jan 2011 | Nikita Kim | 2,235 | 18th Nizhnij Novgorod Dubinin Memorial | E40 |
| Aug 2014 | Zdenek Beil | 2,206 | 17th Olomouc Open | D11 |
| Jan 2010 | Daniil Kozyrev | 2,195 | 17th Nizhnij Novgorod Dubinin Memorial | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SVK Open | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 2,007 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2010 | 17 | 9 | 1,988 |
| Ilichevsk Sunny Pawn Open | 2007 | 11 | 7 | 2,163 |
| Obninsk Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,984 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,089 |
| Myrhorod Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,166 |
| 6th Sochi Amateur Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,658 |
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Mulenko's chess games?
256 games by Alexander Mulenko, from Oct 2004 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 Mulenko has played.
What does Alexander Mulenko play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Alexander Mulenko opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Mulenko answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Alexander Mulenko play as White?
As White, Alexander Mulenko's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Mulenko play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Mulenko most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (22 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Alexander Mulenko's FIDE rating?
Alexander Mulenko is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Alexander Mulenko played?
Our database contains 256 games by Alexander Mulenko, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 100 draws, 82 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Mulenko?
256 games by Alexander Mulenko 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.